To Bern by train
With ICE International
Quickly to the heart of Bern
- From € 38 one-way trip
- Travel time Amsterdam - Bern: 7.48 hours
- Only change trains once
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
Travel information Bern
With the train you can travel quickly and comfortably to Bern. During the day, ICE International travels via Amsterdam Central Station, Utrecht Central Station and Arnhem. After changing trains in Frankfurt, you will arrive at Bern Hauptbahnhof within 8 hours.
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner.
Prices train tickets Bern
No trip is the same. We are very aware of this and therefore offer a fitting rate for every travel situation.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility ICE International
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the lowest rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Low rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
- City Ticket included*
*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport
Find out everything about ICE International and Intercity Berlin rates here
Book in advance and save money!
Do you want to and can you book far in advance? Then choose the ticket with the lowest fare. The best rate for the price-conscious travellers.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Facilities on board
Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Read more about ICE International facilities
Read more about Intercity Berlin facilities
View the itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).
Seat reservation
In summer 2024 from 1 June to 31 August, seat reservation is compulsory. This reservation is free if you select it during booking. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class full-flex ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.