How to travel from Groningen to Bern

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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a train costs an average of €63.

Distance: 434 miles (700 km)

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€143

Average price

€82

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Cheapest

€207

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9h 51m

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9h 21m

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21h 41m

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21h 11m

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9h 17m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Bern is a bus with an average price of €82.

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

A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Bern costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 9h 21m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Groningen and Bern including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Groningen to Bern among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Groningen 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 Groningen to Bern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Groningen and Bern including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Bern is a bus with an average price of €82.

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

A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Bern costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 9h 21m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 11m.

The distance from Groningen to Bern is approximately 434 miles (700 km).
The average frequency per day from Groningen to Bern is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Bern as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Groningen to Bern:
  • Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Groningen 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, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bern by train.
Omio customers who travel from Groningen 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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