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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 100 - SFr 240 and takes 3h 48m.

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 100 - SFr 240.

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 via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Zurich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

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 Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

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 48m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 290.

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 Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Germany to Bern?

The best way to get from Germany to Bern is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 19m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Germany to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Bern is 890 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Germany to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Germany to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Bern by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

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 106–239
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
15h 14m
CHF 86–297
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 48m
CHF 91–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Bernbus Kyiv-Lyon
18h 19m
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 143–304
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 132–280
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 121–287
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 15m
CHF 97–241
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 52m
CHF 91–347
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 890.4 km
9h 1m
CHF 139–201
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Berncar
10h 17m
CHF 193–272

Germany to Bern by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Bern via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Bern via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Zurich in around 18h 19m.

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