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Compare bus and train for Erlangen to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $174.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$174 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Bern
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Bern:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bern costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $174 compared to roughly $107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$66. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 6h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Bern
How to get from Erlangen to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Bern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:29 AM 6h57 Erlangen 2:26 PM Bern $197 1 One-way 3 transfers
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7:29 AM 6h57 Erlangen 2:26 PM Bern $197 1 One-way 3 transfers
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9:38 AM 6h48 Erlangen 4:26 PM Bern $211 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
5:10 AM 7h46 Erlangen 12:56 PM Bern $197 1 One-way 3 transfers1:38 PM 6h48 Erlangen 8:26 PM Bern $211 1 One-way 3 transfers11:38 AM 7h18 Erlangen 6:56 PM Bern $211 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Bern:
A bus is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bern costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Bern as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
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