How to travel from Vienna to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $307.

Distance: 425 miles (684 km)

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Bus
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Driving

$187

Average price

$80

Average price

Cheapest

$712

Average price

$250

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 57m

Average total duration

9h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 47m

Average total duration

11h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bern costing on average $187 (€153).

A bus is $632 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bern costing on average $712 (€580).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 11h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Bern among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Bern

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM12h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM12h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS133+SBBIC 1 716 | 716
    8:25 AM4h03
    Vienna International Airport
    12:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $18861One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 722
    6:28 AM9h00
    Vienna Hbf
    3:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 648+ÖBBRJX 168+ÖBB | InterCityIC 740
    2:57 PM9h34
    Vienna Hbf
    12:31 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 760+ÖBB | InterCityIC 808+ÖBB | REXREX 7
    5:28 PM15h30
    Vienna Hbf
    8:58 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 PM15h25
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:00 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h05
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    9:00 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM16h25
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    4:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air SerbiaJU311 · JU332+SBBIC 1 732 | 732
    9:30 AM10h58
    Vienna International Airport
    8:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2231One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air SerbiaJU311 · JU332+SBBIC 1 734 | 734
    9:30 AM11h58
    Vienna International Airport
    9:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2231One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7751+GetJet AirlinesEW7762+SBBIC 1 732 | 732
    8:55 AM11h33
    Vienna International Airport
    8:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2271One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Bern.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bern costing on average $187 (€153).

A bus is $632 (€515) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bern costing on average $712 (€580).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 11h 17m.

The distance from Vienna to Bern is approximately 425 miles (684 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bern is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines to go to Bern by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bern by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.
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