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.
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 Reykjavik → Bern if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Genève-Aéroport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Gallarate then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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Take the train to Romanshorn then take a ferry to Friedrichshafen Autoquai then fly from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF).
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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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 55m | ISK 67,005($485) | hourly | 2,811km (1,747 miles) |
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly | 6h 35m | ISK 69,090($500) | hourly | 2,859km (1,777 miles) |
Train to Basel SBB, Fly | 6h 55m | ISK 103,630($745) | hourly | 3,179km (1,975 miles) |
Train to Gallarate, Fly | 8h 30m | ISK 32,600($235) | twice daily | 3,107km (1,931 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Plane | 8h 30m | ISK 97,390($700) | hourly | 2,945km (1,830 miles) |
Icelandair
Edelweiss Air
Transavia Holland
SBB GmbH
BSB Ferries
SBS Schifffahrt AG
The following major airports near Reykjavik offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.