How to travel from Edinburgh to Bern, Switzerland
The distance between Edinburgh and Bern is around 1,311km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bern by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bern → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costCHF 230($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross, Paris Nord then Basel Sbb and then to Bern.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costCHF 585($590)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and then to Bern.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costCHF 84($85)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Bern.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costCHF 410($415)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bern
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bern by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 84 ($85) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 230 ($235).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bern is around 1,311km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,240km (771 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Edinburgh and Bern by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx CHF 230 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bern is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 84 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bern. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Basel Sbb. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.
LNER, Eurostar, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and SNCF run train services between Edinburgh and Bern. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Edinburgh and Bern. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Luxembourg P+R Bouillon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Bern. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bern is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Bern. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 230 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bern
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 50m | CHF 230($235) | every 20 mins | 1,311km (815 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train | 4hrs | CHF 420($430) | every 20 mins | 1,387km (862 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 45m | CHF 250($255) | every 30 mins | 1,438km (894 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | CHF 265($270) | every 30 mins | 1,551km (963 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train | 5h 55m | CHF 215($220) | twice daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 10h 50m | CHF 585($590) | every 4 hours | 1,705km (1,059 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 10h 50m | CHF 775($790) | 4 times a week | 1,758km (1,093 miles) |
| Train via London Kings Cross | 12h 35m | CHF 570($580) | every 20 mins | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | CHF 84($85) | 3 times a week | 2,022km (1,257 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 50m | CHF 410($415) | every 2 hours | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Bern
Train operators
SBB GmbH
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Bern
The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bern
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Bern
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Bern