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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bern is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Bern. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Bern via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bern. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bern via Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bern?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bern is 784 km. The road distance is 752.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bern bus from?

Rotterdam to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bern train from?

Rotterdam to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bern?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bern bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bern train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bern is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 341+ hotels available in Bern.

Rotterdam to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bern by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 26m
CHF 139–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus N839
12h 30m
CHF 54–80
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 9m
CHF 199–413
Drive 752.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Berncar 752.8 km
7h 56m
CHF 125–180
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 39m
CHF 101–323
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 7m
CHF 125–362
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 56m
CHF 99–338
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 37m
CHF 95–312
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 16m
CHF 95–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Basel SBBbus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ice / ...
14h 58m
CHF 80–122

Rotterdam to Bern by train and foot

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9h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bern via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Bern via Basel Euroairport FR in around 12h 30m.

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