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5 h 33 min
643 km.
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5 h 33 min
643 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$978.26

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$510.87
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$56.52
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61

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:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

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:
$39.13–$70.65
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$86.96
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

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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