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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn to Bern
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
422 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Bern will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Bonn for Bern every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
06:156h06
Bonn12:21Bern
£461One-way
0 changes
07:155h41
Bonn12:56Bern
£761One-way
0 changes
07:155h41
Bonn12:56Bern
£761One-way
0 changes
06:156h06
Bonn12:21Bern
£461One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bonn to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 422 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bonn to Bern train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 20:08
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 Bonn | 6h06 | 12:21 Bern | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:15 Bonn | 5h41 | 12:56 Bern | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bonn to Bern
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Bonn to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £30
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:36 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £30
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Bonn to Bern trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bonn and Bern from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 33m
Cheapest Price
£43
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Bonn to Bern train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bonn to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Bern.
Booking trains from Bonn to Bern in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Bonn to Bern is 422 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Bonn to Bern can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The train journey from Bonn to Bern covers a distance of 422 km and takes approximately 5h 33m. Trains run 8 per day.
To get from Bonn to Bern, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Bern is by coach, costing approximately £30.
The train station in Bonn that goes to Bern is Bonn Hbf, and it arrives at Bern Hauptbahnhof.
Yes, you can take the train from Bonn to Bern.
The first train from Bonn to Bern leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Bonn to Bern departs at 23:36.
Trains from Bonn to Bern run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bonn to Bern.
There is no night train service from Bonn to Bern.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bonn and Bern
Bonn
Bern
The major train station for departures in Bonn is Bonn Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bonn Hbf for your trip from Bonn to Bern.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
Dining
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
Hotel
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 12:45 - 12:00 15:45
- Sunday: 10:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:30
Distance to city center
7 kmDining
- House of Steaks
- Fair Cafe
- Maternus
- Mykonos
Hotel
- Kaiserhof
- Hotel zum Adler
- Insel Hotel
- Hotel Eden
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Tuesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Thursday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Cafe Wagner
- Stadt-Café
- Freundlicher Imbiss
- Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
Hotel
- Garten Hotel
- Portofino
Heussallee/Museumsmeile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmBonn-Oberkassel Nord
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityThe major train station for arrivals in Bern is Bern Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bern Hauptbahnhof for your journey to Bern from Bonn.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
17Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
Dining
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- CHF 1
Hotel
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
Public transport options for Bern Hauptbahnhof
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
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