How to get from Berlin to Bern
- 749 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 30m
2 transfers
Flight + Train
€250
Cheapest
13h 12m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€88
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Bern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 12m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 749 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
749 km
Berlin to Bern: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Munichtrain
Deutsche Bahn·4h 39m - 2Munich → Baselbus
FlixBus·5h 10m - 3Basel → Berntrain
SBB·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Berlin to Bern
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€327Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
Deutsche BahnBerlin-MunichBook →FlixBusMunich-BaselBook →SBBBasel-Bern, Geneva-BernBook →
Transavia FranceBerlin Brandenburg-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →
easyJetParis Orly-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SBB, Transavia France, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Bern works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Berlin to Munich, about 4h 39m. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Basel (5h 10m). Transfer in Basel and continue by SBB train on to Bern (58 min). In total it's roughly €88 over 13h 12m, 2 transfers.
Berlin to Bern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Bern?
The most useful route takes about 13h 12m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Berlin to Bern?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Berlin to Bern?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bern from Berlin?
About 749 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Bern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €88. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Bern?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SBB, Transavia France, easyJet.
Can you get from Berlin to Bern without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 19m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SBB
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026