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 40 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 50m.

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 110 - SFr 260.

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 S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

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 10h 1m.

How far is it from Germany to Bern?

The distance between Germany and Bern is 430 km. The road distance is 891.5 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 10h 1m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310.

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, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 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 10h 1m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 50m.

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 892 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Germany to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 341+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Bern by plane, train, bus, 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 111–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus N106 / ...
16h 50m
CHF 40–107
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 1m
CHF 86–302
Drive 891.5 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 891.5 km
8h 58m
CHF 144–208
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 137–295
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 16m
CHF 143–299
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 36m
CHF 121–302
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 102–256
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 / ...
10h 8m
CHF 87–252
Train via Reichartstr.
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 38m
CHF 82–288
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 199–274

Germany to Bern by train

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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 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Bern via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Zurich Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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