How to travel from Strasbourg to Bern

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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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Driving

$47

Average price

$31

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Cheapest

$105

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3h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

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30m

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4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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2h 47m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Bern is a bus with an average price of $31.

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

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Bern costing on average $47.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Strasbourg and Bern including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Strasbourg to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Strasbourg to Bern

How to get from Strasbourg to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM3h25
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM3h25
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM2h55
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn87411 · ICE 275 · IC 965
    7:52 AM3h04
    Strasbourg station
    10:56 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER96233+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219+SBBIC 1 10736 | 10736
    5:51 PM4h37
    Strasbourg station
    10:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1701One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER96233+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219+SBBIC 8 10836 | 10836
    5:51 PM5h11
    Strasbourg station
    11:02 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1701One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Bern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Strasbourg and Bern including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Bern is a bus with an average price of $31.

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

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Bern costing on average $47.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Strasbourg to Bern is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Bern is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Bern:
  • Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Strasbourg to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Strasbourg to Bern:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Strasbourg 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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