How to travel from Tallinn to Bern, Switzerland
The distance between Tallinn and Bern is around 1,831km (1,138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tallinn to Bern by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bern → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costCHF 575($580)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Praha and then to Bern Neufeld.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 175($180)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Bern.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costCHF 320($325)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Bern
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Bern by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 165 ($165) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 575 ($580).
The distance between Tallinn and Bern is around 1,831km (1,138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,793km (1,114 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tallinn and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 575 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Bern. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Bern. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Praha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
FlixBus, Nobless Line, Tour Bus, RegioJet, Lux Express and Ecolines run regular bus services between Tallinn and Bern. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Tallinn and Bern. The distance is around 2,334km (1,450 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 575 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Bern
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 25m | CHF 575($580) | every 20 mins | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
| Fly to Basel (BSL), Train | 4h 50m | CHF 350($355) | every 20 mins | 1,862km (1,157 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 6hrs | CHF 580($585) | every 30 mins | 2,146km (1,333 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 50m | CHF 450($460) | hourly | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
| Ferry to Helsinki, plane and train | 7h 55m | CHF 505($515) | hourly | 2,262km (1,405 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | CHF 175($180) | once daily | 2,731km (1,697 miles) |
| Bus via Riia | 1 day 19h | CHF 165($165) | once a week | 2,967km (1,844 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | CHF 320($325) | once daily | 2,545km (1,582 miles) |
Drive | 24h 35m | CHF 465($470) | on demand | 2,334km (1,450 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Bern
Airlines
Finnair
LOT
Bus companies
Nobless Line
Tour Bus
Lux Express
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
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