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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 160 and takes 11h 41m.

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 17m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.

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 Dusseldorf Central Bus Station and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

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 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Bern?

The distance between Essen and Bern is 675 km. The road distance is 642 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 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf 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 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Essen to Bern bus arrive?

Essen to Bern bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof 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 33m to drive from Essen to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 14m
CHF 75–171
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Basel SBBbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 41m
CHF 63–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
10h 8m
Drive 642 km
1. Drive from Essen to Berncar 642 km
5h 33m
CHF 101–145
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 17m
CHF 100–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 30m
CHF 154–346
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 45m
CHF 107–286
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 55m
CHF 110–290

Essen to Bern by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 675.3 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Bern via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Basel, Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 8m.

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