How to travel from Amsterdam to Bern

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Compare bus, train, 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 $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $95, while a flight costs an average of $268.

Distance: 392 miles (631 km)

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Flight

$165

Average price

$95

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Cheapest

$268

Average price

6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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30m

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13h 25m

Average total duration

12h 55m

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4h 33m

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2h 33m

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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

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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easyJet

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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 $95 (€76).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average $165 (€133).

A bus is $174 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average $268 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 13h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Bern 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 · FlixBus
    5:00 PM12h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM12h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1949
    8:40 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $6131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · EC 61
    8:00 PM11h26
    Amsterdam Centraal
    7:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1402 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623
    1:19 AM13h07
    Amsterdam Centraal
    2:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1381One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 3079 · ICE 921 · ICE 511 · ICE 275
    9:24 PM13h32
    Amsterdam Centraal
    10:56 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1381One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM14h25
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM14h25
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 PM14h30
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1917+SBBIC 8 820 | 820
    7:10 AM7h48
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $3451One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1917+SBBIC 8 816 | 816
    7:10 AM5h48
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    12:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $3661One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1917+SBBIC 81 814 | 814
    7:10 AM4h48
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    11:58 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $3681One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is a bus with an average price of $95 (€76).

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

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average $165 (€133).

A bus is $174 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bern costing on average $268 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 13h 25m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Bern is approximately 392 miles (631 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Bern is:
  • Around 39 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 bus, train, 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 FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM 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.
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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