How to travel from Salzburg to Bern

There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Bern including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Bern is a bus with an average price of $72.

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

A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bern costing on average $115.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

The distance from Salzburg to Bern is approximately 268 miles (432 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Bern is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.

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

• Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bern by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, Union Ivkoni to go to Bern by bus.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.