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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Köln via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Bern to Cologne?

The distance between Bern and Cologne is 592 km. The road distance is 582.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Bern to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bern to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 21m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Bern to Cologne bus arrive?

Bern to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Bern to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cologne is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Bern to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 21m
€123–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 51m
€58–66
Drive 582.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Colognecar 582.8 km
5h 7m
€105–151
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 42m
€114–267
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 45m
€123–299
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
8h 56m
€132–245
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 21m
€127–314
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 25m
€184–410
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
6h 34m
€154–371
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 18m
€172–332

Bern to Cologne by train

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Distance: 592 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Köln via Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 8h 51m.

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