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 26 - 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 4m 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 once daily, and operate every day. 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 Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Bern?

The distance between Heidelberg and Bern is 347 km. The road distance is 338.8 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 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 Österreichische Bundesbahnen, 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 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - 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 Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bern is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 331+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Bern by train, bus, 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 Basel SBB20N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
4h 26m
CHF 51–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Bern122
5h 29m
CHF 26–40
Drive 338.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Bern338.8 km
3h 4m
CHF 54–78
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
4h 48m
CHF 118–297
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
4h 47m
CHF 54–166
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
4h 41m
CHF 144–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
5h 16m
CHF 155–352

Heidelberg to Bern by train

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Distance: 347.2 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Basel SBB in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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