How to travel from Copenhagen to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Copenhagen 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 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen (CPH) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Bern.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 290($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd and then to Bern.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 73($74)

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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Distance1,373km (853 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Bern

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Bern by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 73 ($74) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 210 ($210).

The distance between Copenhagen and Bern is around 1,081km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,034km (643 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 73 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Bern. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SBB GmbH run train services between Copenhagen and Bern. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12hrs, 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 Copenhagen and Bern. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Bern. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Copenhagen and Bern. The distance is around 1,373km (853 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 210 ($210).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Bern

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Bern

Transport options from Copenhagen to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
CHF 210($210)
every 20 mins1,081km (672 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train3h 25m
CHF 360($365)
every 20 mins1,090km (677 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 20m
CHF 240($240)
every 30 mins1,315km (817 miles)
Train
12hrs
CHF 290($295)
every 20 mins1,414km (878 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 10m
CHF 73($74)
twice daily1,402km (871 miles)
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint22h 20m
CHF 76($77)
6 times a week1,404km (872 miles)
Drive
12h 5m
CHF 280($285)
on demand1,373km (853 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