How to travel from Bratislava to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Bratislava and Bern is around 791km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bratislava to Bern by bus, 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 390($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb and then to Bern.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 210($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bern.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
Operated by

Turancar

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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Bern

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Bern by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 390 ($395).

The distance between Bratislava and Bern is around 791km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bratislava and Bern by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Bern is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 390 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Bern. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Railjet, Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Bratislava and Bern. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Bratislava and Bern. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Bern with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 13h 30m.

Turancar run regular bus services between Bratislava and Bern. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Bern. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 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 Bratislava and Bern. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Bern is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 390 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Bern

Transport options from Bratislava to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 25m
CHF 390($395)
hourly791km (491 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train3h 25m
CHF 415($420)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train4h 20m
CHF 480($490)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train4h 20m
CHF 480($490)
hourly1,042km (647 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train5h 10m
CHF 180($180)
twice daily967km (601 miles)
Train
10h 10m
CHF 210($215)
twice daily987km (613 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
4 times a week1,005km (624 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
CHF 185($190)
on demand928km (577 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