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By car (643 km)
5 h 34 min
643 km.
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5 h 34 min
643 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bern to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.57–$978.26
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$369.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$445.65
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$510.87
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$597.83
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$239.13
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$282.61
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$57.61
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65
Train from Bern to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$86.96
Train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Essen is to bus which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Essen central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Essen Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Bern to Essen?

The distance between Bern and Essen is 676 km. The road distance is 641.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Bern to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Essen train from?

Bern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Essen?

The best way to get from Bern to Essen is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Bern to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Essen train arrive?

Bern to Essen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Essen is 642 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Bern to Essen.

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

Book your Bern to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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