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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Bern. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bern. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Bern?

The distance between Heidelberg and Bern is 347 km. The road distance is 337.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Heidelberg to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bern bus from?

Heidelberg to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bern train from?

Heidelberg to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Bern?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bern is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bern bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bern train arrive?

Heidelberg to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bern is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Heidelberg to Bern.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Heidelberg to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Bern by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4h 36m
CHF 59–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Bernbus FlixBus 122
5h 29m
CHF 25–40
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4h 13m
CHF 55–277
Drive 337.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Berncar 337.6 km
3h 2m
CHF 53–77
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 41m
CHF 147–319
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 56m
CHF 117–282
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 9m
CHF 154–347

Heidelberg to Bern by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Bern 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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