How to travel from Amsterdam to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF76, while a flight costs an average of CHF573.

Distance: 392 miles (631 km)

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Flight

CHF129

Average price

CHF76

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Cheapest

CHF573

Average price

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

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13h 39m

Average total duration

13h 9m

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30m

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4h 48m

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2h 48m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Air France

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

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is a bus with an average price of CHF76.

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

A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average CHF129.

A bus is CHF497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average CHF573.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 45m.

Bus takes on average 13h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to BernĀ among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Bern

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    7:05 PM20h05
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    CHF621One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    7:05 PM20h05
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    CHF621One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1949
    8:40 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    CHF5821One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 Ā· ECE 5 Ā· IC 627
    8:31 AM7h55
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    CHF1191One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 Ā· ICE 107
    8:31 AM9h25
    Amsterdam Centraal
    5:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    CHF1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3529 Ā· 20077 Ā· 10621 Ā· ICE 107
    8:56 AM9h00
    Amsterdam Zuid
    5:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    CHF1401One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    12:45 AM14h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    CHF651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    10:30 PM16h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    CHF841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1441 Ā· AF1192
    8:20 PM13h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    CHF2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1141 Ā· AF1192
    6:40 PM15h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    CHF2441One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8345+Air FranceAF1192
    5:50 PM16h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    CHF3101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Bern.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is a bus with an average price of CHF76.

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

A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average CHF129.

A bus is CHF497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average CHF573.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 45m.

Bus takes on average 13h 39m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Bern is approximately 392 miles (631 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Bern is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Indigo Airlines, British Airways, Air France to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Bern:
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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