What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Bern. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bern via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin Ostbahnhof and arriving at Bern. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Berlin to Bern?

The distance between Berlin and Bern is 934 km. The road distance is 890.4 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 430.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Bern?

The train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Bern takes 8h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bern bus from?

Berlin to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bern train from?

Berlin to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Berlin to Bern?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bern is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Berlin to Bern bus arrive?

Berlin to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Berlin to Bern train arrive?

Berlin to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bern is 890 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Berlin to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin to Bern?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Bern?

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Berlin to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Berlin to Bern by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
8h 38m
CHF 290–430
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 45m
CHF 74–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 30m
CHF 78–118
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 55m
CHF 76–171
Drive 890.4 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Berncar 890.4 km
9h
CHF 150–216
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 175–341
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
13h 24m
CHF 144–188
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 36m
CHF 88–264
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 13m
CHF 118–289
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 58m
CHF 143–451
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 33m
CHF 138–364

Berlin to Bern by train

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Distance: 934.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 290–430 and the journey takes 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bern via Mulhouse in around 15h 30m.

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