How to travel from Bern to Brig, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Brig is around 104km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bern to Brig by 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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Train

Take the train to Brig.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 69($70)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Brig.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance207km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Brig

There are several options for getting from Bern to Brig by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 69 ($70) and will take around 1hr.

The distance between Bern and Brig is around 104km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Bern and Brig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Brig is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx CHF 69 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Brig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 69 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Brig. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Brig with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Bern and Brig. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Bern and Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Brig is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Brig. 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 Bern and Brig. The distance is around 207km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Brig is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around CHF 69 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Brig

Transport options from Bern to Brig
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
CHF 69($70)
hourly104km (64 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
CHF 27($27)
on demand207km (129 miles)

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Airports near Brig

The following major airports near Brig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Brig
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Brig
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Brig