How to travel from Bern to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Bern and Glasgow is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Glasgow by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £300($360)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Colmar, Paris Nord then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £795($945)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £360($425)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Bern to Glasgow by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($360).

The distance between Bern and Glasgow is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,277km (794 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bern and Glasgow by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Glasgow is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £300 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Glasgow. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Colmar, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bern and Glasgow. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11h 15m, 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 Bern and Glasgow. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Bern and Glasgow. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bern to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Glasgow is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Glasgow

Transport options from Bern to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly + 5 similar
4h 15m
£300($360)
every 30 mins1,470km (913 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly4h 35m
£215($255)
every 20 mins1,474km (916 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£265($310)
every 20 mins1,395km (867 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, plane and bus4h 25m
£365($435)
hourly1,439km (894 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
£200($235)
hourly1,362km (846 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, plane and bus5h 15m
£220($260)
hourly1,491km (927 miles)
Train
11h 15m
£795($945)
4 times a week1,772km (1,101 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
£63($75)
4 times a week1,687km (1,049 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 45m
£360($425)
every 2 hours1,650km (1,025 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow