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Bern to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Essen takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 19m
Duration
673 km
Distance
€188
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
6h 23m
€137–561

Bern to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bern and Essen. 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 Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 673.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Essen Hbf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 23m.

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