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

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

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, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 7h 56m.

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 7h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 7h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Paderborn to Bern bus arrive?

Paderborn to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train 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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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 / ...
7h 56m
CHF 139–342
Train, night train
cheapest
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 7m
CHF 96–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bernbus
10h 55m
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 39m
CHF 156–392
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 129–364
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 17m
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
6h 53m
CHF 194–517
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 35m

Paderborn to Bern by train

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Distance: 727.1 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Bern via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) in around 10h 55m.

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