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 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 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 33m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430.

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 Regensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 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 Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bern?

The distance between Leipzig and Bern is 803 km. The road distance is 727 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 Fulda which takes 8h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 Fulda which takes 8h 41m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bern is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m 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?

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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 Fulda
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 41m
CHF 152–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Regensburg central train stationbus FlixBus 141
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 45m
CHF 55–92
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 58m
CHF 69–280
Drive 727 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Berncar 727 km
7h 43m
CHF 122–176
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 58m
CHF 151–279
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
7h 11m
CHF 181–376
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
7h 25m
CHF 162–352
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 33m
CHF 179–430
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 45m
CHF 102–312
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
6h 54m
CHF 83–318
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 7m
CHF 186–389

Leipzig to Bern by train

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8h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 802.5 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bern via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bern via Regensburg in around 12h 45m.

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