🇨🇭 Konolfingen

Major

Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭
Type	Major
Coordinates	46.881298, 7.621135
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	777
UIC Code	8508202

About Konolfingen

Konolfingen is a small junction station in the Bernese Mittelland, southeast of Bern, where the BLS line toward Langnau im Emmental and the Thun–Lucerne line via Signau diverge from the main route. The station serves the surrounding agricultural communities of the Emmental district and acts as a modest interchange point for passengers travelling between Bern and the Emmental valley without needing to change in the cantonal capital. Regional BLS trains provide a reliable hourly service connecting Konolfingen with Bern, Langnau, and Thun throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Konolfingen is connected to Bern by regular S-Bahn services on the S2 and S22 lines, with a journey time of around twenty to twenty-five minutes. Trains run approximately every thirty minutes throughout the day, making Konolfingen a convenient base for commuters.

Konolfingen is a compact regional station with basic facilities including a waiting area and ticket machines accepting Swiss cards and cash. There is no staffed ticket office, so purchasing online or via the SBB Mobile app is recommended.

SBB regional and S-Bahn trains serve Konolfingen, with connections towards Bern, Langnau im Emmental, and Luzern. The station is a junction where the Emmental line diverges from the main Bern–Luzern corridor.

A public car park with Park+Rail spaces is available adjacent to Konolfingen station, and bicycle parking is provided under cover near the platform. The Park+Rail scheme allows train passengers to purchase combined parking and rail tickets through SBB.

The Konolfingen area lies in the scenic Bernese Mittelland, with walking and cycling routes through gentle hills and farmland. The nearby Gürbe valley offers pleasant day hikes, and the charming market town of Münsingen with its schloss is a short train ride away.

Operators

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