How to travel from Bern to Reykjavik, Iceland

The distance between Bern and Reykjavik is around 2,811km (1,747 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bern to Reykjavik by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ReykjavikBern if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ISK 67,005($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 69,090($500)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Basel SBB, Fly

Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 103,630($745)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Gallarate, Fly

Take the train to Gallarate then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 32,600($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Ferry and Plane

Take the train to Romanshorn then take a ferry to Friedrichshafen Autoquai then fly from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ISK 97,390($700)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Reykjavik

There are several options for getting from Bern to Reykjavik by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ISK 32,600 ($235) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 67,005 ($485).

The distance between Bern and Reykjavik is around 2,811km (1,747 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,615km (1,625 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bern and Reykjavik by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ISK 67,005 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ISK 32,600 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Reykjavik. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Reykjavik is Reykjavik Airport (RKV) (RKV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik. Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) and Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) (IFJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Reykjavik is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ISK 67,005 ($485).

How do I get from Bern to Reykjavik

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Reykjavik

Transport options from Bern to Reykjavik
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 55m
ISK 67,005($485)
hourly2,811km (1,747 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly
6h 35m
ISK 69,090($500)
hourly2,859km (1,777 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, Fly
6h 55m
ISK 103,630($745)
hourly3,179km (1,975 miles)
Train to Gallarate, Fly
8h 30m
ISK 32,600($235)
twice daily3,107km (1,931 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane
8h 30m
ISK 97,390($700)
hourly2,945km (1,830 miles)

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Airports near Reykjavik

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

RKV
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Reykjavik
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Reykjavik
IFJ
Isafjordur Airport (IFJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Reykjavik