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 45 - SFr 90 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 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 360.

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 Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bern?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bern is 1126 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 8h 23m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 8h 23m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 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 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 23m
CHF 226–518
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 FlixBus N839
12h 30m
CHF 48–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 16m
CHF 102–267
Drive 752.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Berncar 752.8 km
7h 57m
CHF 125–180
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 108–281
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 25m
CHF 103–352
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 140–362
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 29m
CHF 142–362
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 50m
CHF 120–362
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 53m
CHF 122–352

Rotterdam to Bern by train and foot

88Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,125.5 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Bern via Basel Euroairport FR in around 12h 30m.

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