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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Aachen is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Aachen is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Aachen station west via Liège Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Bern to Aachen?

The distance between Bern and Aachen is 663 km. The road distance is 562.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Bern to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Aachen bus from?

Bern to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Aachen?

The best way to get from Bern to Aachen is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Bern to Aachen bus arrive?

Bern to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Bern to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Aachen is 562 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Bern to Aachen.

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

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

Book your Bern to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Bern to Aachen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Bern to Aachen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
6h 39m
€133–652
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Liège Guilleminsbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Aachen station westbus N79 / ...
11h 5m
€50–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
8h 44m
€98–178
Drive 562.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Aachencar 562.1 km
6h 18m
€99–143
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
5h 37m
€129–370
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
6h 47m
€129–507
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
6h 21m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
6h 17m
€158–464
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 51m
€181–559
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 29m
€141–480
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 47m
€187–583
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 40m
€170–489

Bern to Aachen by train

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Distance: 662.6 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Aachen, Hbf via Basel SBB and Köln Hbf in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Aachen station west via Liège Guillemins in around 11h 5m.

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