Rome2Rio

How to get fromMunich to Bernby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Bern

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Bern by train, bus, 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.

  1. Train via Winterthur

    best
    1. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain train 88
    2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Winterthurtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Winterthur to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    5h 19m
    CHF 90–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bernbus bus FlixBus N106 / ...
    6h 40m
    CHF 24–50

  3. Drive  422.1 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Berncar car 422.1 km
    4h 16m
    CHF 71–103

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    4h 13m
    CHF 129–304

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Romanshorntrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Berntrain train Ic8
    7h 30m
    CHF 90–179

  6. Bus via Memmingen Airport (FMM)

    1. Take the bus from München to Memmingen Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memmingen Allgäu airport to Bernbus bus FlixBus 106
    8h 5m
    CHF 34–68

  7. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    4h 22m
    CHF 145–355

  8. Fly to Bern Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bern Airport (BRN)plane plane MUC - BRN
    2. Take the train from Belp to Berntrain train
    4h 52m
    CHF 111–374

Munich to Bern by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Munich to Bern.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 447.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Bern via St. Margrethen Sg and Winterthur in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There