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.
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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Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb and then to Bern.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 25m | CHF 390($395) | hourly | 791km (491 miles) |
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train | 3h 25m | CHF 415($420) | hourly | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train | 4h 20m | CHF 480($490) | hourly | 812km (505 miles) |
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train | 4h 20m | CHF 480($490) | hourly | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train | 5h 10m | CHF 180($180) | twice daily | 967km (601 miles) |
Train | 10h 10m | CHF 210($215) | twice daily | 987km (613 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | 4 times a week | 1,005km (624 miles) | |
Drive | 8h 40m | CHF 185($190) | on demand | 928km (577 miles) |
People's Viennaline
Slovak Lines
Turancar
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Südostbahn
The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.