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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Bern
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 42, while a train costs an average of CHF 102.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 42 Average price Cheapest | CHF 102 Average price | CHF 59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Bern
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Bern:
A bus is CHF 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Bern costing on average CHF 102.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around CHF 42 compared to roughly CHF 59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 17. The journey takes 6h 21m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Saarbrücken to Bern
How to get from Saarbrücken to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:00 AM 4h40 Saarbrücken 5:40 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:00 AM 4h40 Saarbrücken 5:40 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
1:00 AM 4h40 Saarbrücken 5:40 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 563 · ICE 103 · IC 10971
8:27 AM 5h29 Saarbrücken Hbf 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 40 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 105 · IC 10975+
TGV 955110:58 AM 4h58 Saarbrücken Hbf 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers - 4102 · ICE 279 · IC 10279
9:47 AM 5h09 Saarbrücken Hbf 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof CHF 56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Bern:
A bus is CHF 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Bern costing on average CHF 102.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Bern as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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