The average train between Bern and Berchtesgaden takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Berchtesgaden. 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 twice daily between Bern and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Zürich HB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Bern to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Bern and Berchtesgaden is 425.7 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Schießstättbrücke via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 47m.
