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Zentrum Paul Klee
World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Cheapest price on Sep 03
$62
Average ticket price on Sep 03
$73
Fastest journey on Sep 03
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 03
1 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 03
15
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winterthur to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winterthur to Bern will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
On Thu, Sep 03, we found 15 trains from Winterthur to Bern, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 03 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Sep 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
S 11 19132 | 19132 · IR 16 2164 | 2164
S 29 20932 | 20932 · IC 1 712 | 712
S 11 19132 | 19132 · IR 16 2164 | 2164
S 12 19236 | 19236 · IC 1 714 | 714
S 11 19130 | 19130 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963
IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 81 810 | 810
EC 290 | 290 · IC 1 710 | 710
IC 81 810 | 810
S 29 20934 | 20934 · IC 8 812 | 812
S 29 20930 | 20930 · IC 81 810 | 810Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winterthur to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 32m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly $24 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€50) vs $86 (€70)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Winterthur to Bern trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 290 | 290 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:03 AM Winterthur station | 1h25 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19130 | 19130 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 8:09 AM Winterthur station | 1h47 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 35 8130 | 8130 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:11 AM Winterthur Hegi | 1h47 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 29 20930 | 20930 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:14 AM Oberwinterthur | 1h44 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19132 | 19132 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:29 AM Oberwinterthur | 1h55 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:31 AM Winterthur station | 1h27 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:33 AM Winterthur station | 1h25 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19132 | 19132 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:39 AM Winterthur station | 1h45 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19232 | 19232 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:41 AM Winterthur Hegi | 1h47 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 29 20932 | 20932 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:44 AM Oberwinterthur | 1h44 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
B 1 | 5475 · S 11 19134 | 19134 · RE 37 4814 | 4814 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 | 8:48 AM Winterthur | 2h08 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
B 7 | 5588 · S 11 19134 | 19134 · RE 37 4814 | 4814 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 | 8:50 AM Winterthur | 2h06 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
S 35 8134 | 8134 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:11 AM Winterthur Hegi | 1h47 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 29 20934 | 20934 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:14 AM Oberwinterthur | 1h44 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19236 | 19236 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:41 AM Winterthur Hegi | 1h47 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Winterthur to Bern run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winterthur to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Winterthur to Bern trains use the Winterthur to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Wankdorf. Use this guide to compare Winterthur and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Winterthur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Fu Ji Restaurant, Restaurant Strauss
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Winterthur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Winterthur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Winterthur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Winterthur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winterthur: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Banana City, Park Hotel Winterthur, Sorell Hotel Krone.
Oberwinterthur is 2 km from Winterthur city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberwinterthur has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oberwinterthur.
ATMs are available at Oberwinterthur.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Parking, WC.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberwinterthur.
Winterthur Hegi is 3 km from Winterthur city centre. Public transport options include:
Winterthur Hegi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Winterthur Hegi.
ATMs are available at Winterthur Hegi.
Available at Winterthur Hegi: Parking, WC.
Available at Winterthur Hegi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winterthur Hegi.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern, Rathaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bern, Rathaus.
Available at Bern, Rathaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern, Rathaus: The station is fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
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