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 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 10m.

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 120 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 820.2 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 130 - SFr 200.

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 Erdberg 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 130 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 10m.

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 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Vienna to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 20m
CHF 124–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
12h 10m
CHF 50–90
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
9h 4m
CHF 132–197
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
14h 11m
CHF 285–764
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 34m
CHF 97–323
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 54m
CHF 119–363
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain
6h 46m
CHF 282–573
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Basel (BSL)plane BTS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 49m
CHF 91–304
Drive 820.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Berncar 820.2 km
8h 12m
CHF 133–192

Vienna to Bern by train

43Weekly Trains

9h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest 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 Erdberg to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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