How to travel from Prague to Bern, Switzerland

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.

9 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Prague (PRG) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 345($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bern Neufeld.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 82($83)
Operated by

Nobless Line

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Train

Take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Bern.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 230($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance805km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Bern

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Prague to Bern

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Bern

Transport options from Prague to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3hrs
CHF 345($350)
every 20 mins652km (405 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train3hrs
CHF 205($205)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 25m
CHF 245($245)
every 30 mins919km (571 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train4h 40m
CHF 175($180)
twice daily908km (564 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
CHF 380($385)
hourly841km (522 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
CHF 82($83)
once daily820km (510 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 60m
CHF 230($235)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb14h 55m
CHF 165($165)
every 20 mins1,000km (622 miles)
Drive
7hrs
CHF 160($165)
on demand805km (501 miles)

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Airports near Bern

The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bern
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Bern
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Bern