How to travel from Bucharest to Bern, Switzerland

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 495($500)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Zuerich Hb and then to Bern.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance1,913km (1,189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Bern

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bucharest to Bern

Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Bern

Transport options from Bucharest to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 55m
CHF 495($500)
every 20 mins1,532km (952 miles)
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train4h 15m
CHF 280($285)
every 20 mins1,594km (990 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train5h 20m
CHF 230($235)
every 30 mins1,747km (1,086 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train5h 45m
CHF 260($265)
twice daily1,631km (1,014 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
CHF 145($145)
once daily1,986km (1,234 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
CHF 380($385)
on demand1,913km (1,189 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