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The average train between Heilbronn and Bern takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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.

5h 6m
Duration
365 km
Distance
CHF 83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train
  2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
4h 54m
CHF 57–159

Heilbronn to Bern train times

Trains run hourly between Heilbronn and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)4h 38m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 365 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Bern via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 4h 54m.

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