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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Bern is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Bern. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Bern via Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Germany to Bern?

The distance between Germany and Bern is 430 km. The road distance is 890.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Germany to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Bern bus from?

Germany to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Bern train from?

Germany to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Germany to Bern?

The best way to get from Germany to Bern is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Germany to Bern bus arrive?

Germany to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Germany to Bern train arrive?

Germany to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Germany to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Bern is 890 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Germany to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 368+ hotels available in Bern.

Germany to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Germany and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Bern. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin central bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Bern by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3h 48m
CHF 123–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
17h 9m
CHF 66–118
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
9h 42m
CHF 310–903
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 890.4 km
9h
CHF 143–206
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 2m
CHF 156–409
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3h 52m
CHF 144–385
Fly Munich International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 22m
CHF 150–395
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 14m
CHF 108–336
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 48m
CHF 181–463
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
13h 25m
CHF 141–185

Germany to Bern by train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 310–900 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin central bus station, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 17h 9m.

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