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.
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 from Lisbon (LIS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
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Take the train to Porto - Campanha, Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu then Geneve and then to Bern.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Basel (BSL), Train + 3 similar | 4h 15m | CHF 245($250) | hourly | 1,782km (1,107 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 25m | CHF 190($195) | hourly | 1,858km (1,155 miles) |
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 45m | CHF 285($290) | hourly | 1,666km (1,035 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train | 5h 45m | CHF 215($215) | twice daily | 1,906km (1,184 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | CHF 335($340) | 6 times a week | 2,808km (1,745 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | CHF 110($115) | 3 times a week | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
Drive | 18h 55m | CHF 400($405) | on demand | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
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