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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Bern via Fulda Bahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Europe to Bern?

The distance between Europe and Bern is 606 km. The road distance is 583.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Europe to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Bern train from?

Europe to Bern train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Where does the Europe to Bern train arrive?

Europe to Bern train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Bern is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Europe to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 363+ hotels available in Bern.

Europe to Bern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Bern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 2m
CHF 112–419
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhof/ZOBbus Ev
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Würzburg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus
13h 21m
CHF 62–139
Drive 583.2 km
1. Drive from Europe to Berncar 583.2 km
5h 2m
CHF 98–141
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 119–556
Train via Frankfurt am Main #2
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re5
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 24m
CHF 100–233

Europe to Bern by bus and train

44Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Europe and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Bern via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 8h 2m.

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