The average train between Bern and Berchtesgaden takes 11h 36m 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 4:18 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 11h 36m. 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 Berchtesgaden station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Bern to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Berchtesgaden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Berchtesgaden is 425.7 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Buchs Sg, Salzburg Hbf, and Freilassing in around 9h 55m.
