Bern to Essen by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Bern to Essen
Find the key information for travelling by train from Bern to Essen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Bern to Essen train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Bern to Essen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Bern to Essen take around 5 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 502 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Bern is scheduled to depart at around 00:02. The last departure is usually at around 23:36 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bern at around 01:06, with the last train leaving at around 23:36. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 46 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$384.71.
We think any time is a great time to visit Essen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Essen.
Is there a direct train from Bern to Essen?
The journey between Bern and Essen usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bern to Essen every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Bern to Essen?
The Bern to Essen train travel takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Bern to Essen train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Essen leaving Bern at around 00:02 and the last train leaving at around 23:36 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bern at around 01:06, with the final departure at 23:36.
Other train journeys from Bern
- From Bern to Interlaken From AU$58.40
- From Bern to London From AU$94.90
- From Bern to Paris From AU$84.68
- From Bern to Basel From AU$39.42
- From Bern to Zurich From AU$48.91
- From Bern to Milan From AU$25.99
- From Bern to Geneva From AU$48.91
- From Bern to Lausanne From AU$33.58
- From Bern to Olten From AU$29.93
- From Bern to Strasbourg From AU$58.40
- From Bern to Spiez From AU$35.97
- From Bern to Lucerne From AU$38.69
- From Bern to Brig From AU$63.51
- From Bern to Zermatt From AU$91.98
- From Bern to Visp From AU$56.94
Other train journeys to Essen
- From Düsseldorf to Essen From AU$12.41
- From Cologne to Essen From AU$17.52
- From Dortmund to Essen From AU$12.41
- From Copenhagen to Essen From AU$95.63
- From Hamburg to Essen From AU$48.18
- From Brussels to Essen From AU$44.53
- From Frankfurt am Main to Essen From AU$31.39
- From Münster to Essen From AU$39.42
- From Berlin to Essen From AU$51.10
- From Duisburg to Essen From AU$12.41
- From Aachen to Essen From AU$39.42
- From Munich to Essen From AU$68.62
- From Mannheim to Essen From AU$32.12
- From London to Essen From AU$181.04
- From Bochum to Essen From AU$29.93
Other train journeys from Essen
- From Essen to Cologne From AU$17.52
- From Essen to Münster From AU$31.39
- From Essen to Düsseldorf From AU$12.41
- From Essen to Dortmund From AU$12.41
- From Essen to Amsterdam From AU$43.07
- From Essen to Paris From AU$55.48
- From Essen to Brussels From AU$46.72
- From Essen to London From AU$189.07
- From Essen to Frankfurt am Main From AU$31.39
- From Essen to Gelsenkirchen From AU$29.93
- From Essen to Berlin From AU$74.46
- From Essen to Duisburg From AU$12.41
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Bern or Essen
-
The Berner Oberland Pass: for a Swiss Alpine adventure
Enjoy unlimited travel by train, boat and cable car in this stunning region for up to 10 consecutive days!Read more
-
Top foods to try in Switzerland
From rösti to raclette, chocolate to cherries, Swiss food is as enticing and diverse as its natural landscapes. Read more
-
Best cities to visit in Switzerland by train
Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a country renowned for its unparalleled beauty and cultural diversity. Read more