How to travel from Hamburg to Bern

There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Bern is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).

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

A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bern costing on average $152 (€124).

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bern costing on average $166 (€135).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 56m.

Bus takes on average 14h 42m.

The distance from Hamburg to Bern is approximately 471 miles (759 km).

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bern is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Bern:

• Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
• Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Eurowings to go to Bern by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bern by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Bern:

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.