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 110 and takes 16h.

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 330.

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 Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

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 300 - 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 Alexanderplatz 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 300 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 16h.

Where does the Germany to Bern bus arrive?

Germany to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 369+ hotels available in Bern.

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

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 113–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N232 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bern Neufeldbus
16h
CHF 67–106
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
9h 42m
CHF 300–903
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 890.4 km
9h
CHF 142–204
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 144–365
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 156–404
Fly Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 13m
CHF 142–390
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 103–325
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 181–458
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 141–184

Germany to Bern by train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 300Cheapest Price

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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 300–900 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Bern Neufeld via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 16h.

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