How to get from Berlin to Bern by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Bern is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 467 miles (753 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $71 - $90 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $71 (€64) • 18 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $90 (€81) • 10 h 28 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 467 miles (753 km) from Berlin to Bern. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 10 h 28 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $71 (€64). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Bern.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $47 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel to Bern from Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel from Berlin to Bern.
There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Bern: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Bern is a bus with an average price of $71 (€64).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bern:
Taking a bus costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $90 (€81).
The fastest way to get to Bern from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 10 h 28 min.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 18 h 45 min of travel time.
The Berlin to Bern distance is around 467 miles (753 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Bern is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bern from Berlin as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Bern:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Bern:
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Bern with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Bern tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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