Train from Bern Hbf to Sursee

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sursee

Straight-line Distance

56 km

ENE (63.5°)

Rail Distance

~73 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 5m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

11.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 14.3 kg

Taking the train saves 11.3 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Bern Hbf
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Destination

Sursee

Journey Tips

SBB InterCity services from Bern to Luzern stop at Sursee in the Lucerne canton; the journey through the Swiss Mittelland takes about 50 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

The gentle hills and red-roofed village of Sursee sit beside the Sempachersee, a peaceful lake famous for the 1386 Battle of Sempach.

Booking Tip

Regular IC services run throughout the day; Swiss Travel Pass holders board without a ticket — no reservation required for this route.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sursee

🇨🇭 Altdorf 52 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 70 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 77 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 73 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 57 km

Also from Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Bern Hbf to Sursee takes approximately 1h 5m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~73 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Bern Hbf to Sursee is approximately 73 km (56 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Bern Hbf to Sursee emits approximately 3.0 kg of CO2, compared to 14.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 11.3 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Bern Hbf to Sursee typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Bern Hbf and Sursee.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27