Essen to Bern Trains

Essen to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bern takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

6h 55m
Duration: 669 km
Distance: CHF 146
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...

6h 14m

CHF 120–254

Essen to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
10h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:26 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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