Düsseldorf to Bern train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Düsseldorf to Bern by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Bern take around 5 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 478 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Düsseldorf is scheduled to depart at around  01:24. The last departure is usually at around 23:27 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Düsseldorf at around 01:24, with the last train leaving at around 23:52. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 42 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$54.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bern, 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 Bern.

Is there a direct train from Düsseldorf to Bern?

The journey between Düsseldorf and Bern usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Düsseldorf to Bern every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf to Bern?

The Düsseldorf to Bern train travel takes about 5 hours and 2 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Düsseldorf to Bern train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bern leaving Düsseldorf at around 01:24 and the last train leaving at around 23:27 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Düsseldorf at around 01:24, with the final departure at 23:52.