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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Bern via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Bern. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Bern?

The distance between Hamburg and Bern is 917 km. The road distance is 892.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Hamburg to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Bern?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bern is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Hamburg to Bern bus arrive?

Hamburg to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Hamburg to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Bern is 893 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Hamburg to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 366+ hotels available in Bern.

Hamburg to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Bern by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 7m
CHF 304–885
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Bernbus FlixBus 122 / ...
14h 45m
CHF 66–107
Drive 892.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Berncar 892.8 km
7h 32m
CHF 148–214
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 28m
CHF 118–323
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 29m
CHF 188–719
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berntrain Ice
10h 39m
CHF 313–903
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
11h 7m
CHF 112–135
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 42m
CHF 79–344
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 24m
CHF 159–527
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 56m
CHF 180–606
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 58m
CHF 145–515

Hamburg to Bern by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Bern via Freiburg in around 14h 45m.

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