How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. 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 $82, while a flight costs an average of $763.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern is a bus with an average price of $68.

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

A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bern costing on average $109.

A bus is $149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bern costing on average $218.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 9h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 56m faster (5h 48m by train vs 6h 44m by car) and roughly $84 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($109 vs $193). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Bern

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM15h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM15h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1107 · AF1192
    6:55 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 621 · ICE 515 · ICE 2557 · IC 824
    9:20 AM7h38
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1221One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · IC 187 · IC 904
    9:04 AM7h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1711One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 217 · IC 1089 · IC 906
    9:32 AM8h56
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM11h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM10h55
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $791One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:38 PM12h37
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1899 · VY6260
    8:40 PM16h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1991One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1804 · KL1943
    6:15 PM15h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1802 · KL1943
    2:30 PM19h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern is a bus with an average price of $68.

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

A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bern costing on average $109.

A bus is $149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bern costing on average $218.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

Bus takes on average 9h 48m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bern is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bern is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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