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Trip Summary
You can pick from 49 daily train trips between Bern and Halle. The average train journey from Bern to Halle takes 9 hours and 10 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 375 mi (603 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 16m |
| Lowest price | £95.23 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bern to Halle?
2 train services operate from Bern to Halle. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 45 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 5 | 8h 18m | £150.33 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 45 | 9h 16m | £136.32 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bern and Halle is approximately 375 miles, or 603 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 16 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bern to Halle. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bern at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 49 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 Halle 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 Halle?
Main arrival station: Halle Messe (Saale)
There are more train stations and stops in Halle than most cities. Most trains from Bern will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Halle:
Train stations in Halle:
Halle Messe (Saale)
Halle-Silberhöhe
Halle-Ammendorf
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