The distance between Bucharest and Bern is around 1,532km (952 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Bern by plane, train 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.
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Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Zuerich Hb and then to Bern.
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There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Bern by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 145 ($145) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 495 ($500).
The distance between Bucharest and Bern is around 1,532km (952 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,472km (914 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Bucharest and Bern by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 495 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Bern. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti and Zuerich Hb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Bucharest and Bern. Trains depart once daily 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and Bern. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucharest to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Bucharest and Bern. The distance is around 1,913km (1,189 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 495 ($500).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | CHF 495($500) | every 20 mins | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train | 4h 15m | CHF 280($285) | every 20 mins | 1,594km (990 miles) |
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 5h 20m | CHF 230($235) | every 30 mins | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train | 5h 45m | CHF 260($265) | twice daily | 1,631km (1,014 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | CHF 145($145) | once daily | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | CHF 380($385) | on demand | 1,913km (1,189 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.