What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Frankfurt Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Frankfurt Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Frankfurt via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

The distance between Bern and Frankfurt Central Station is 431 km. The road distance is 419.3 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Frankfurt Central Station bus from?

Bern to Frankfurt Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Frankfurt Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

The best way to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Frankfurt Central Station bus arrive?

Bern to Frankfurt Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bern to Frankfurt Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Frankfurt Central Station is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

Book your Bern to Frankfurt Central Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station?

Book your Bern to Frankfurt Central Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt Central Station?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Frankfurt Central Station.

Bern to Frankfurt Central Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Frankfurt Central Station by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4h 32m
€96–466
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
7h 10m
€35–70
Drive 419.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Frankfurt Central Stationcar 419.3 km
3h 41m
€73–105
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 37m
€141–401
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
4h 54m
€106–226
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4h 30m
€127–334
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
5h 58m
€180–422
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
5h 19m
€179–552

Bern to Frankfurt Central Station by train

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Distance: 431.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Frankfurt Central Station, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Frankfurt via Basel SBB in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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