🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Major

Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭
Type	Major
Coordinates	46.949113, 7.438483
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	776
UIC Code	8507000

About Bern Hbf

Bern Hbf is the central station of the Swiss federal capital and one of the most important interchange points on the SBB network, with InterCity trains radiating to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Interlaken, and Lucerne on a tightly coordinated half-hourly or hourly cycle. The station's subterranean tram stop and bus terminal sit directly beneath the platforms, providing seamless onward connections into the city's historic arcaded streets, the Federal Palace, and the famous Einstein House. In addition to domestic services, Bern Hbf is a stop for international EC trains to Frankfurt and for TGV services to Paris via Basel, reflecting its dual role as a national capital hub and a gateway to western Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bern Hbf is located directly adjacent to the old city centre, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous arcaded streets (Lauben) and the Clock Tower (Zytglogge) are within a ten-minute walk from the station's main exit.

Bern Hbf has both self-service SBB luggage lockers and a staffed left-luggage counter located on the lower level near the tram and bus interchange. The staffed counter can also hold bicycles and large items.

Bern is Switzerland's main federal railway hub, with SBB intercity services to Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lucerne, and Interlaken. International trains run to Paris via the TGV Lyria service and to German cities via Basel.

The Einstein Museum and the Historical Museum of Bern are both within a short walk of the station, as are the rose garden (Rosengarten) offering panoramic views of the Aare river bend. The Federal Palace, Switzerland's parliament building, is also a short stroll away and open for guided visits.

Bern is ideally positioned for day trips to the Bernese Oberland, including Interlaken, Grindelwald, and the Jungfraujoch. Direct trains reach Interlaken in under an hour, making it straightforward to combine a city visit with Alpine scenery on the same day.

Operators

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