How to travel from Utrecht to Bern

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Utrecht to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $113.

Distance: 370 miles (596 km)

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$113

Average price

$78

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Cheapest

$233

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8h 56m

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Fastest

8h 26m

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30m

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12h 15m

Average total duration

11h 45m

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7h 51m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Bern is a bus with an average price of $78.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Bern costing on average $113.

A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Bern costing on average $199.

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 43m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 56m.

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Utrecht and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Utrecht 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 $113 compared to roughly $233 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119. The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 51m 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 Utrecht to Bern

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM13h50
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM13h50
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1949
    8:40 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 2557 · IC 824
    7:04 AM9h54
    Utrecht Centraal
    4:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 121 · ICE 915 · IC 187 · IC 904
    7:04 AM9h24
    Utrecht Centraal
    4:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1711One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:40 PM16h15
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM15h35
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $821One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM17h25
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    3:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $921One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1392
    7:15 AM6h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2821One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF3171+Air FranceAF1392
    8:10 AM5h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8373+Air FranceAF1392
    6:55 AM6h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Bern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Utrecht and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Bern is a bus with an average price of $78.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Bern costing on average $113.

A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Bern costing on average $199.

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 43m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 56m.

Bus takes on average 12h 15m.

The distance from Utrecht to Bern is approximately 370 miles (596 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Bern is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bern by train.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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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