How to travel from Leipzig to Bern

Travel between Leipzig, Germany and Bern, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Bern from Leipzig?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Bern, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 5/9/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Bern from Leipzig.

The current restriction level for returning to Leipzig, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Leipzig, Germany from Bern, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Leipzig from Bern?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Which rules do I need to follow in Leipzig, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/20/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Leipzig from Bern here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Leipzig to Bern. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bern is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Bern:

A train is $38 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Bern costing on average $60 (€54).

A train is generally $447 (€401) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $469 (€421) from Leipzig to Bern.

The quickest way to travel between Leipzig and Bern is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 14 h 40 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Bern by train can take on average 7 h 8 min.

The Leipzig to Bern distance is around 375 miles (605 km).

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Bern is:

• 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bern from Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Bern:

• Buses from Leipzig to Bern most often leave from Leipzig and arrive in Bern.
• Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite and arrive in Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation.

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

• Flixbus can take you to Bern by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Leipzig to Bern for $60 (€54).
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bern by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline Leipzig to Bern tickets on Omio for $469 (€421).
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Bern by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Bern for $22 (€20) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Leipzig to Bern, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $60 (€54) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $469 (€421) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $22 (€20) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Leipzig to Bern online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.