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 80 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 57m and costs SFr 100 - 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 4m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Bern?

The distance between Paderborn and Bern is 727 km. The road distance is 631.9 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 4m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 4m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 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 57m 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-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
8h 4m
CHF 88–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt AirportN110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to BernN122
11h 25m
CHF 44–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SbbNj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
11h 12m
CHF 91–327
Drive 631.9 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Bern631.9 km
5h 57m
CHF 103–149
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 40m
CHF 146–321
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Langenhagen Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 3m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 56m
CHF 125–287
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 7m
CHF 174–386
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbf
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 46m
CHF 134–323

Paderborn to Bern by train

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Distance: 726.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Bern via Frankfurt Airport in around 11h 25m.

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