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Essen, Germany → Bern, Switzerland

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Bern

Composite routes from Essen to Bern

Cheapest
5 h 31 min
Car
642 km.
from $35

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
10h 35m
Once daily
$54.35–$81.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 6
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
KLM
Website
4h 36m
Every day
$369.57–$978.26
Air France
Website
4h 30m
Every day
$195.65–$652.17
Lufthansa
Website
3h
Every day
$119.57–$445.65
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$70.65–$239.13
Swiss
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$70.65–$380.43
Air Dolomiti
Website
50 min
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$445.65
Train operators
Found: 6
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
National Express
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 48m
Every 4 hours
$92.39–$108.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
2h 58m
6 times a week
$43.48–$65.22
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
Call
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h
Hourly
$39.13–$70.65
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
National Express
Website
1h 10m
Hourly
$16.30–$23.91
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
6h 45m
4 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
56 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bern is to bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bern via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Essen to Bern?

The distance between Essen and Bern is 676 km. The road distance is 643.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bern?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Essen to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern bus from?

Essen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bern train from?

Essen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bern?

The best way to get from Essen to Bern is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $130.43 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Bern bus arrive?

Essen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Essen to Bern train arrive?

Essen to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bern is 644 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Essen to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Bern?

Book your Essen to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Bern?

Book your Essen 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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