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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bern is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Bern. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Bern via St. Margrethen SG and Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Munich to Bern?

The distance between Munich and Bern is 447 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Bern without a car is to train via Winterthur which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Munich to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Bern train from?

Munich to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Bern?

The best way to get from Munich to Bern is to train via Winterthur which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Munich to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Bern train arrive?

Munich to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.

Can I drive from Munich to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bern is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Munich to Bern.

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

Book your Munich to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Munich to Bern bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and two other operators.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 369+ hotels available in Bern.

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There are 7 ways to get from Munich to Bern by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Winterthur
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthurtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 43m
CHF 82–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N106 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 28–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 47m
CHF 73–96
Drive 422.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Berncar 422.1 km
4h 16m
CHF 75–108
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4h 8m
CHF 120–300
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Romanshorntrain Re
3. Take the train from Romanshorn to Berntrain Ic8
7h 30m
CHF 95–175
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
4h 22m
CHF 136–381

Munich to Bern by train

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Distance: 447.2 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from München Hbf to Bern via St. Margrethen SG and Winterthur in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 6h 40m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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