How to Travel from
Frankfurt Central Station to Bern
by Plane, Bus or Car
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Frankfurt Central Station, Germany → Bern, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern
Composite routes from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern
Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
419 km.
from $23
Fastest
1 h 5 min
Plane
Route Navigator Frankfurt Central Station - Bern
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Am Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof, 1 km 904 м
1 km 904 м
Turn right onto Theodor-Stern-Kai
Theodor-Stern-Kai, 1 km 290 м
1 km 290 м
Keep right onto Niederräder Ufer
Niederräder Ufer, 3 km 649 м
3 km 649 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Basel, Frankfurter Kreuz
Basel, Frankfurter Kreuz, A 5, 26 km 763 м
26 km 763 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg
Basel, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, A 5, 51 km 433 м
51 km 433 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 238 km 757 м
238 km 757 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf
Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf, A2, 28 km 277 м
28 km 277 м
Keep right onto A1 and take E25, A1 toward Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen
Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen, E25, A1, 50 km 487 м
50 km 487 м
Keep left onto A6
1 km 657 м
1 km 657 м
Keep right onto 37 and drive toward Bern-Wankdorf, Ostermundigen
Bern-Wankdorf, Ostermundigen, 278 м
278 м
Turn slight right onto Papiermühlestrasse
Papiermühlestrasse, 62 м
62 м
Keep right onto Papiermühlestrasse
Papiermühlestrasse, 2 km 230 м
2 km 230 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Grosser Muristalden
Grosser Muristalden, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bern
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.26–$61.07
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$48.35
Airlines
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$82.70
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.98–$101.78
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 6h 34m.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Bern?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Bern?
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Bern is 431 km. The road distance is 419.1 km.
How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern without a car?
The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Bern bus from?
Frankfurt Central Station to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Bern train from?
Frankfurt Central Station to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
Train or bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 6h 34m.
Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Bern bus arrive?
Frankfurt Central Station to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Bern train arrive?
Frankfurt Central Station to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Bern is 419 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern.
How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Bern train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Bern?
Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Bern?
There are 268+ hotels available in Bern. Prices start at $57.91 per night.
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