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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bern and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Bern to Dortmund?

The distance between Bern and Dortmund is 676 km. The road distance is 635 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €240 - €700.

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

The train from Bern to Dortmund Hbf takes 6h 26m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Bern to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Bern to Dortmund is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €240 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Bern to Dortmund bus arrive?

Bern to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Dortmund is 635 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Bern to Dortmund.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Bern to Dortmund - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Dortmund by train, bus, car, 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 Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
6h 26m
€240–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 20m
€50–85
Drive 635 km
1. Drive from Bern to Dortmundcar 635 km
5h 32m
€112–162
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 23m
€134–382
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
7h 1m
€136–702
Train via Bonn
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
3. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
10h 15m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 36m
€162–468
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 33m
€135–405
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 49m
€197–623
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 Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 42m
€180–529

Bern to Dortmund by train

3Weekly Trains

6h 26mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 675.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Dortmund Hbf 3 times a week. Tickets cost €240–700 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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