What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Frankfurt am Main?

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 am Main?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main?

The distance between Bern and Frankfurt am Main is 431 km. The road distance is 421.3 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Bern to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Frankfurt am Main train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Bern to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Bern to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bern to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Frankfurt am Main is 421 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Bern to Frankfurt am Main.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Bern to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Bern to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1497+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main.

Bern to Frankfurt am Main - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Frankfurt am Main 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
€95–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
7h 5m
€35–70
Drive 421.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Frankfurt am Maincar 421.3 km
3h 44m
€74–106
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 43m
€151–399
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
€105–228
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 36m
€128–343
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
6h 4m
€181–431
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
€179–565

Bern to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Distance: 431.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main, 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 €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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