The average train between Bern and Pforzheim takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to Pforzheim. 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 Pforzheim. 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 Pforzheim at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Pforzheim? 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 Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Pforzheim station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Bern to Pforzheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Pforzheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bern to Pforzheim train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Bern and Pforzheim is 234.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 40m.