How to travel from Dublin to Bern, Switzerland
The distance between Dublin and Bern is around 1,290km (802 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dublin to Bern by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bern → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costCHF 175($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then take the train to Paris St Lazare then Basel Sbb and then to Bern.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 355($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Glengall Street then take a ferry to Glasgow Buchanan then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and then to Bern.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 130($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Bern.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 320($325)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Bern
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Bern by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around CHF 130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 175 ($180).
The distance between Dublin and Bern is around 1,290km (802 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,206km (749 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dublin and Bern by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx CHF 175 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Bern is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around CHF 130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 175 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Bern
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | CHF 175($180) | every 30 mins | 1,290km (802 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train | 3h 45m | CHF 255($260) | every 30 mins | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 35m | CHF 300($305) | every 30 mins | 1,367km (850 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | CHF 355($360) | 3 times a week | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Ferry to Cherbourg, train | 1 day 5h | CHF 735($750) | once a week | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | CHF 335($340) | 4 times a week | 1,854km (1,152 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | CHF 130($130) | 3 times a week | 2,425km (1,507 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 3h | CHF 320($325) | 3 times a week | 1,618km (1,005 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Bern
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Translink UK
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