The average train between Bern and Aachen takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bern and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Aachen at 10:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 12m • 3 changes



6h 6m • 3 changes



6h 6m • 3 changes



6h 12m • 3 changes



6h 12m • 3 changes



6h 37m • 3 changes



6h 43m • 3 changes



7h 7m • 3 changes



6h 12m • 3 changes



6h 37m • 3 changes



6h 43m • 3 changes



7h 7m • 3 changes



6h 12m • 3 changes



6h 37m • 3 changes



6h 43m • 3 changes



7h 7m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bern to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Aachen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Bern to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Aachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Aachen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Aachen is 437.2 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 25m.