How to travel from Lisbon to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Lisbon and Bern is around 1,666km (1,035 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lisbon 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 to Basel (BSL), Train

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 245($250)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Porto - Campanha, Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu then Geneve and then to Bern.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 335($340)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bern.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 110($115)
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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Distance2,011km (1,250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Bern

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Bern by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 110 ($115) 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 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 245 ($250).

The distance between Lisbon and Bern is around 1,666km (1,035 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,629km (1,012 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Lisbon and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 245 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Bern. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porto - Campanha, Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Geneve. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lisbon and Bern. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Lisbon and Bern. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Bern. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) 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 Lisbon and Bern. The distance is around 2,011km (1,250 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 190 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Bern

Transport options from Lisbon to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train + 3 similar
4h 15m
CHF 245($250)
hourly1,782km (1,107 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
CHF 190($195)
hourly1,858km (1,155 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train4h 45m
CHF 285($290)
hourly1,666km (1,035 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train5h 45m
CHF 215($215)
twice daily1,906km (1,184 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
CHF 335($340)
6 times a week2,808km (1,745 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
CHF 110($115)
3 times a week2,295km (1,426 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
CHF 400($405)
on demand2,011km (1,250 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