How to Travel from
Bern to Essen
by Plane, Bus or Car
Schedule
Bern, Switzerland → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bern to Essen
Composite routes from Bern to Essen
Cheapest
5 h 32 min
Car
641 km.
from $35
Route Navigator Bern - Essen
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Continue onto Kramgasse
Kramgasse, 1 km 904 м
1 km 904 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Aargauerstalden
Aargauerstalden, 2 km 885 м
2 km 885 м
Keep right onto Papiermühlestrasse
Papiermühlestrasse, 480 м
480 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Zürich, Basel, Biel/Bienne
Zürich, Basel, Biel/Bienne, A1, 51 km 651 м
51 km 651 м
Keep right and drive toward Basel, Egerkingen
Basel, Egerkingen, 41 km 471 м
41 km 471 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen
Karlsruhe, Basel-Rheinhafen, 3 km 687 м
3 km 687 м
Keep left onto A 5
232 km 362 м
232 km 362 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 137 km 623 м
137 km 623 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 12 km 615 м
12 km 615 м
Keep right and take B 224 toward Essen-Rüttenscheid
Essen-Rüttenscheid, B 224, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Keep left
155 м
155 м
Continue onto Norbertstraße
Norbertstraße, 2 km 204 м
2 km 204 м
Turn slight right onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and drive toward Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus
Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Rüttenscheider Straße
Rüttenscheider Straße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
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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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