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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Bern via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bern?

The distance between Leipzig and Bern is 802 km. The road distance is 730.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Leipzig to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bern bus from?

Leipzig to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bern train from?

Leipzig to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Bern?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bern bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Bern train arrive?

Leipzig to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bern is 731 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Leipzig to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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Leipzig to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 87–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N872
11h 45m
CHF 40–101
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 11m
CHF 147–214
Drive 730.6 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Berncar 730.6 km
7h 36m
CHF 118–170
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
10h 31m
CHF 259–456
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LEJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 58m
CHF 172–325
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 16m
CHF 134–350
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 34m
CHF 153–419
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 59m
CHF 137–339
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 44m
CHF 83–248
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 11m
CHF 80–263

Leipzig to Bern by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bern via Nuremberg central bus station in around 11h 45m.

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