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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 95 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Bern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bern. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bern?

The distance between Vienna and Bern is 748 km. The road distance is 818.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Vienna to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bern bus from?

Vienna to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bern train from?

Vienna to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Bern?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bern is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 95 and takes 12h.

Where does the Vienna to Bern bus arrive?

Vienna to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Vienna to Bern train arrive?

Vienna to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bern is 819 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Vienna to Bern.

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

Book your Vienna to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Vienna to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Bern by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 20m
CHF 114–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to BernN882 / ...
12h
CHF 40–95
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
9h 4m
CHF 127–203
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
13h 53m
CHF 259–461
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
5h 48m
CHF 91–243
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h
CHF 104–268
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Basel (BSL)BTS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 3m
CHF 104–263
Drive 818.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bern818.5 km
8h 11m
CHF 131–188

Vienna to Bern by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 748.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–95 and the journey takes 12h.

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