How to travel from Vienna to Bern

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $91.

Distance: 425 miles (684 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$184

Average price

$86

Average price

Cheapest

$574

Average price

9h 58m

Average total duration

9h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 24m

Average total duration

12h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Vienna to Bern

How to get from Vienna to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM12h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM12h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    11:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS143+SBBIC 8 832 | 832
    4:50 PM4h08
    Vienna International Airport
    8:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $12551One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 760+ÖBB | REXREX 7+ÖBB | InterCityIC 808
    5:28 PM15h30
    Vienna Hbf
    8:58 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2041One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 162+ÖBB | InterCityIC 906
    9:28 AM9h00
    Vienna Hbf
    6:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 640+ÖBBRJX 766+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 164+ÖBB | InterCityIC 908
    10:57 AM9h31
    Vienna Hbf
    8:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2781One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 AM15h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    4:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM16h25
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    4:10 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:55 PM14h25
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    4:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $2011One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1900 · KL1919+SBBIC 1 722 | 722
    7:00 AM8h28
    Vienna International Airport
    3:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $5021One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1900 · KL1919+SBBIC 8 820 | 820
    7:00 AM7h58
    Vienna International Airport
    2:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $5071One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1900 · KL1919+SBBIC 1 726 | 726
    7:00 AM10h28
    Vienna International Airport
    5:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $5081One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bern

Travel 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 Vienna to Bern.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is a bus with an average price of $49 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bern:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bern costing on average $67 (€55).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bern costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 12h 0m.

The distance from Vienna to Bern is approximately 425 miles (684 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bern is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bern as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Tuifly to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
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