How to Travel from
Cologne to Bern
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Cologne to Bern
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Cheapest
By car (581 km)
5 h
581 km.
from $31
Fastest
Plane from Cologne (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Bern (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h
581 km.
from $7.58
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bern
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$50.89
Arjani Travel
Bus from Cologne to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Hak Bus
Bus from Cologne to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Twice a week
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
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23
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
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$165.39
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$82.70
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$76.34
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
ÖBB EuroCity
Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34
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
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bern?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bern is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 5h 3m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bern?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bern is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bern?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Bern via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bern?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bern. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
How far is it from Cologne to Bern?
The distance between Cologne and Bern is 593 km. The road distance is 582.7 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Bern without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bern?
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cologne to Bern, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Bern bus from?
Cologne to Bern bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Bern train from?
Cologne to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Bern?
The best way to get from Cologne to Bern is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $119.57 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
Where does the Cologne to Bern bus arrive?
Cologne to Bern bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.
Where does the Cologne to Bern train arrive?
Cologne to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Bern?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bern is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cologne to Bern.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bern?
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Where can I stay near Bern?
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