Bielefeld to Bern Trains

Bielefeld to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bielefeld and Bern takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 10m
Duration: 786 km
Distance: CHF 172
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...

8h 5m

CHF 135–288

Bielefeld to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bielefeld and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bielefeld to Bern? 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.

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Train via Basel

Bielefeld to Bern train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:42 PM → 6:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 12:26 PM

6:42 AM → 1:56 PM

8:42 AM → 3:56 PM

10:42 AM → 6:56 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbf

Train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBB

Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Bielefeld

Train trips to Bern

Alternative transport options

4:42 PM → 6:26 AM
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