Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern by train

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Overview: trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

Find the key information for travelling by train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:40 View journey
Last train 23:07 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 5hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 283
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey US$292.50 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 37m
Train operators 21

Taking the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

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Train cost between Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

Getting from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern by rail typically costs US$292.50, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bern

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:40

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:07

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:00

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:07

  • Average number of daily trains: 19 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 53 minutes

Average train travel time from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

The quickest time by train is 5 hours and 53 minutes, travelling a total distance of 283 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bern?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bern 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Bern city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern

Want to know more about your journey from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Bern? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Bern by train is 283 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

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