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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Bern via The Hague and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Bern via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Leiden to Bern?

The distance between Leiden and Bern is 758 km. The road distance is 783.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 38m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Leiden to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bern bus from?

Leiden to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bern train from?

Leiden to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Bern?

The best way to get from Leiden to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 10h 38m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 15m.

Where does the Leiden to Bern bus arrive?

Leiden to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Leiden to Bern train arrive?

Leiden to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Bern is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Leiden to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 341+ hotels available in Bern.

Leiden to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Leiden to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, or car

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

Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 21m
CHF 137–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus N506 / ...
15h 15m
CHF 44–122
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 38m
CHF 205–412
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the night train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 2m
CHF 132–380
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 34m
CHF 99–277
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 51m
CHF 97–277
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 17m
CHF 148–375
Train
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
14h 2m
CHF 97–400
Drive 783.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Berncar 783.9 km
8h 23m
CHF 130–187

Leiden to Bern by train and foot

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10h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Bern via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Bern via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, and Brussels-North train station in around 15h 15m.

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