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Trip Summary
You can pick from 26 daily train trips between Bern and Minden. The average train journey from Bern to Minden takes 8 hours and 41 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 44 minutes.
| Distance | 375 mi (604 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 44m |
| Lowest price | £37.45 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Bern to Minden?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bern to Minden. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 7h 44m | £112.56 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 8h 37m | £72.66 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 11h 29m | £42.15 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bern to Minden start from £42, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Minden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bern leaves from Train Station . And in Minden trains arrive at Train Station .
From Bern to Minden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Minden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 44 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Minden on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Bern.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bern and Minden is approximately 375 miles, or 604 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 41 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 44 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bern to Minden. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bern at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 26 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Minden to Bern.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bern?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Bern.
All train stations in Bern:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Minden?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Minden has one train station.
Train stations in Minden:
Train Station
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