The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Ahlen
Cheapest price
$151
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Ahlen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Ahlen will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $151.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Ahlen without transferring at least 3 times.

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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bern to Ahlen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Ahlen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €149.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€149 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bern to Ahlen train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Ahlen trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:04 AM Bern | 7h19 | 3:23 PM Ahlen(westf) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:04 AM Bern | 7h19 | 5:23 PM Ahlen(westf) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 11:04 AM Bern | 7h19 | 6:23 PM Ahlen(westf) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Bern | 7h19 | 9:23 PM Ahlen(westf) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Bern | 15h19 | 8:23 AM Ahlen(westf) | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Ahlen
Trains from Bern to Ahlen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $183 (€149) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 12:59. The fastest train covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $183 (€149) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 08:10 |
Last train 12:59 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bern to Ahlen trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Ahlen from $70 (€57). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Ahlen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Ahlen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ahlen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Ahlen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Hu Chinesisch
- Eisdiele Gamba
- Pizzeria Milano
- Stadtcafé
- Cityhotel Ahlen
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