How to travel from Dubrovnik to Bern, Switzerland
The distance between Dubrovnik and Bern is around 1,081km (672 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Bern by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bern → Dubrovnik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train
Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costCHF 200($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to München and then to Bern.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 100($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bari then take the train to Bologna Centrale, Milano Centrale then Brig and then to Bern.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 210($215)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Bern
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Bern by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 200 ($205).
The distance between Dubrovnik and Bern is around 1,081km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Dubrovnik and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 200 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Bern. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz and München. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 50m.
Croatia Bus International, FlixBus, RegioJet and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Bern. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bern is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Bern. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Dubrovnik and Bern. The distance is around 1,431km (889 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 265 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Bern
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | CHF 200($205) | 4 times a day | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | CHF 265($270) | 4 times a day | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | CHF 400($405) | twice daily | 1,206km (750 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 50m | CHF 100($100) | once daily | 1,633km (1,014 miles) |
| Bus via Zagreb | 1 day 3h | CHF 95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 21h 20m | CHF 210($215) | 3 times a week | 1,325km (823 miles) |
| Ferry to Split, train | 1 day 4h | CHF 140($140) | 5 times a week | 1,558km (968 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | CHF 285($290) | on demand | 1,431km (889 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dubrovnik and Bern
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Croatia Airlines
Air Serbia
Bus companies
Globtour
Royal Travel Cetinje
Bozur
Croatia Bus International
Ferry operators
Jadrolinija
Kapetan Luka
Airports near Bern
The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bern
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Bern
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Bern