The average train between Salzburg and Bern takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.
Trains run twice daily between Salzburg and Bern. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Bern at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Bern. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Bern station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Salzburg to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Bern is 431.8 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 6h 36m.
