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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bern is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bern. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Bern via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen SG and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Munich to Bern?

The distance between Munich and Bern is 447 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Munich to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Bern?

The best way to get from Munich to Bern is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Munich to Bern bus arrive?

Munich to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Munich to Bern train arrive?

Munich to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bern is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Munich to Bern.

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

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

Book your Munich to Bern bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 369+ hotels available in Bern.

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There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Bern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthurtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 38m
CHF 94–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N106 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 30–65
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Berncar 422.1 km
4h 16m
CHF 69–99
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 13m
CHF 136–370
Bus via Memmingen Airport (FMM)
1. Take the bus from München to Memmingen Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Memmingen Allgäu airport to Bernbus FlixBus 106
8h 5m
CHF 32–67
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 22m
CHF 149–395

Munich to Bern by train

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Distance: 447.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Bern via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen SG, and Winterthur in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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