How to travel from Aachen to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $601.

Distance: 271 miles (437 km)

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Driving

$601

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$115

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$81

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Cheapest

$179

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4h 37m

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2h 37m

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6h 38m

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6h 8m

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30m

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11h 49m

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11h 19m

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30m

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6h 2m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Bern is a bus with an average price of $81 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bern:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bern costing on average $115 (€95).

A bus is $519 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bern costing on average $601 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 25m sooner (2h 37m by flight vs 6h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $601 (€495) compared to roughly $179 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Aachen to Bern

How to get from Aachen to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM13h20
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM13h20
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA923 · BA764
    6:25 PM4h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $8061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26823 · IC 2046 · ICE 375
    1:51 PM7h05
    Aachen Hbf
    8:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1101One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 375
    1:38 PM7h18
    Aachen Hbf
    8:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn26821 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IC 981
    12:51 PM6h05
    Aachen Hbf
    6:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1471One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:40 PM11h15
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA921 · BA762
    2:25 PM4h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4191One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA921 · BA764
    2:25 PM8h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4191One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA919 · BA762
    10:30 AM8h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Bern

Travel to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Bern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Bern is a bus with an average price of $81 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Bern:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Bern costing on average $115 (€95).

A bus is $519 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Bern costing on average $601 (€495).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

The distance from Aachen to Bern is approximately 271 miles (437 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Bern is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Bern as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Bern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Bern by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.

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