How to travel from Bern to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Bern and Stockholm is around 1,651km (1,026 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Stockholm by train, plane, bus 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 and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,690($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,640($340)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB then Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,160($110)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance2,020km (1,255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Bern to Stockholm by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,160 ($110) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,690 ($345).

The distance between Bern and Stockholm is around 1,651km (1,026 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,544km (959 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Bern and Stockholm by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx SEK 3,690 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Stockholm. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Hamburg-Altona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH, Swedish Railways, Snälltåget, Südostbahn, Nightjet and SJ run train services between Bern and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 45m, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bern and Stockholm. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h 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 Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,020km (1,255 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around SEK 3,690 ($345).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Stockholm

Transport options from Bern to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
SEK 3,690($345)
every 30 mins1,653km (1,027 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, Fly4h 35m
SEK 3,950($370)
every 20 mins1,651km (1,026 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly5h 5m
SEK 3,715($350)
hourly1,887km (1,173 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly5h 10m
SEK 3,535($330)
every 20 mins1,885km (1,172 miles)
Train + 2 similar
19h 45m
SEK 3,640($340)
once daily2,044km (1,270 miles)
Train via Zürich HB24h 45m
SEK 2,875($270)
twice daily2,167km (1,346 miles)
Train via Berlin Hbf1 day 1h
SEK 2,765($260)
3 times a week2,243km (1,394 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
SEK 1,160($110)
once daily1,972km (1,225 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
SEK 4,340($410)
on demand2,020km (1,255 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm