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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Bern via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Kiel to Bern?

The distance between Kiel and Bern is 1044 km. The road distance is 989.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Bern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Kiel to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Bern train from?

Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Bern?

The best way to get from Kiel to Bern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Kiel to Bern bus arrive?

Kiel to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Kiel to Bern train arrive?

Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Bern is 990 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Kiel to Bern.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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Kiel to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 12m
CHF 190–740
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Strasbourgbus 198
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
17h 25m
CHF 75–129
Drive 989.6 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Berncar 989.6 km
8h 20m
CHF 165–238
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 46m
CHF 135–396
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 27m
CHF 198–822
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berntrain Ice
11h 37m
CHF 332–934
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
12h 4m
CHF 124–163
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h
CHF 96–427
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 28m
CHF 198–682
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
9h 14m
CHF 162–588

Kiel to Bern by train

36Weekly Trains

10h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044.2 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Bern via Strasbourg in around 17h 25m.

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