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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Bern is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Bern. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Bern via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Jena to Bern?

The distance between Jena and Bern is 725 km. The road distance is 636.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Jena to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bern bus from?

Jena to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bern train from?

Jena to Bern train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Bern?

The best way to get from Jena to Bern is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Jena to Bern bus arrive?

Jena to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Bern train arrive?

Jena to Bern train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Bern is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Jena to Bern.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Jena to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Jena 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 Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 1m
CHF 261–584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bernbus FlixBus N122
11h 15m
CHF 47–89
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 30m
CHF 80–225
Drive 636.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Berncar 636.8 km
6h 53m
CHF 102–147
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
9h 51m
CHF 149–483
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden-Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 24m
CHF 201–548
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuztrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 15m
CHF 119–328
Train, train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
11h 20m
CHF 182–425

Jena to Bern by train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.3 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Bern via Erfurt Hbf, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Bern via Frankfurt Airport in around 11h 15m.

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