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.
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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Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Bern.
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Take the bus to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd and then to Bern.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | CHF 210($210) | every 20 mins | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train | 3h 25m | CHF 360($365) | every 20 mins | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 20m | CHF 240($240) | every 30 mins | 1,315km (817 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | CHF 290($295) | every 20 mins | 1,414km (878 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 10m | CHF 73($74) | twice daily | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint | 22h 20m | CHF 76($77) | 6 times a week | 1,404km (872 miles) |
Drive | 12h 5m | CHF 280($285) | on demand | 1,373km (853 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.