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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Bern is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Bern. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Bern via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Jena to Bern?

The distance between Jena and Bern is 730 km. The road distance is 636.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Jena to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Bern train from?

Jena to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Bern?

The best way to get from Jena to Bern is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Jena to Bern bus arrive?

Jena to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Jena to Bern train arrive?

Jena to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Bern is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Jena to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Jena to Bern 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 Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 138–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
CHF 53–90
Drive 636.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Berncar 636.8 km
6h 53m
CHF 107–155
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 58m
CHF 180–488
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h
CHF 133–318
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 12m
CHF 196–569
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 50m
CHF 169–396
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 58m
CHF 203–551
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 11m
CHF 130–438
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 19m
CHF 116–459
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 12m
CHF 216–634

Jena to Bern by train

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Distance: 730 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Bern via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Bern via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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