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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Bern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Bern. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Bern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Bern?

The distance between Paderborn and Bern is 727 km. The road distance is 632 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Paderborn to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Bern train from?

Paderborn to Bern train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Bern?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Bern is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Paderborn to Bern bus arrive?

Paderborn to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Paderborn to Bern train arrive?

Paderborn to Bern train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Bern is 632 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Paderborn to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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Paderborn to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Paderborn 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
best
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 11m
CHF 91–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt Airportbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bernbus N122
11h 25m
CHF 43–83
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 20m
CHF 83–314
Drive 632 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Berncar 632 km
5h 59m
CHF 100–144
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 45m
CHF 138–322
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 56m
CHF 125–290
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 12m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 13m
CHF 160–372
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 30m
CHF 126–305

Paderborn to Bern by train

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Distance: 726.9 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Bern via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Bern via Frankfurt Airport in around 11h 25m.

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