- Must visit
Zentrum Paul Klee
Major art museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a renowned collection and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Bern will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
Of the 5 trains that leave Rotterdam for Bern on Fri, Jun 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct trains cover the 593 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest trains will take 9 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price |
9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bern:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bern costing on average $170 (€138).
A bus is $181 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bern costing on average $274 (€223).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Bern trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:05 AM Rotterdam | 8h51 | 2:56 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Rotterdam | 8h06 | 3:26 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Rotterdam | 8h41 | 4:56 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Rotterdam | 9h11 | 5:56 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Rotterdam | 9h01 | 11:16 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Bern run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Major art museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a renowned collection and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
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