The distance between Prague and Bern is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Prague to Bern by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.
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Take the bus to Bern Neufeld.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Bern.
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There are several options for getting from Prague to Bern by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 82 ($83) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 345 ($350).
The distance between Prague and Bern is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Prague and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx CHF 345 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 82 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Bern. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Basel SBB. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.
Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Südostbahn run train services between Prague and Bern. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Bern. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Bern with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 15m.
Nobless Line, Tour Bus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Bern. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Prague (PRG) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Bern. The distance is around 805km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around CHF 345 ($350).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3hrs | CHF 345($350) | every 20 mins | 652km (405 miles) |
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train | 3hrs | CHF 205($205) | every 20 mins | 689km (428 miles) |
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 25m | CHF 245($245) | every 30 mins | 919km (571 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train | 4h 40m | CHF 175($180) | twice daily | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 40m | CHF 380($385) | hourly | 841km (522 miles) |
Bus | 10h 15m | CHF 82($83) | once daily | 820km (510 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10h 60m | CHF 230($235) | every 4 hours | 996km (619 miles) |
Train via Zuerich Hb | 14h 55m | CHF 165($165) | every 20 mins | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | CHF 160($165) | on demand | 805km (501 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.