What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bern via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Bern?

The distance between Essen and Bern is 675 km. The road distance is 642.1 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bern?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Essen to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern bus from?

Essen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern train from?

Essen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bern?

The best way to get from Essen to Bern is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Bern bus arrive?

Essen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Essen to Bern train arrive?

Essen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bern is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Essen to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bern?

Book your Essen to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Bern?

Book your Essen to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Essen to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Bern by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
6h 27m
CHF 96–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to BernN122
12h 5m
CHF 35–87
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 78–358
Drive 642.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bern642.1 km
5h 31m
CHF 103–148
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 15m
CHF 100–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
5h 43m
CHF 165–380
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 28m
CHF 137–330
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 48m
CHF 108–318

Essen to Bern by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–80 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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