How to travel from Glasgow to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Glasgow and Bern is around 1,364km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow to Bern by bus, plane, train, 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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Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 250($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston, Paris Nord, Colmar then Basel Sbb and then to Bern.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 905($915)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and then to Bern.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 75($76)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 420($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Bern

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Bern by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 75 ($76) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 235 ($240).

The distance between Glasgow and Bern is around 1,364km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,277km (794 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Glasgow and Bern by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Bern is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 235 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Bern is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 75 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Bern. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paris Nord, Colmar and Basel Sbb. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Swiss Railways, SNCF and SBB GmbH run train services between Glasgow and Bern. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 11h 10m, 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 Glasgow and Bern. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow 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 24h 40m.

National Express, FlixBus, RegioJet and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Bern. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Bern. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Glasgow to Bern. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Bern is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 235 ($240).

How do I get from Glasgow to Bern

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Bern

Transport options from Glasgow to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train + 5 similar
4h 30m
CHF 250($255)
every 30 mins1,474km (916 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train4h 35m
CHF 355($360)
every 20 mins1,470km (914 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
CHF 310($315)
every 20 mins1,397km (868 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
CHF 235($240)
hourly1,364km (848 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train4h 25m
CHF 425($435)
hourly1,440km (894 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train5h 10m
CHF 255($260)
hourly1,491km (927 miles)
Train
11h 10m
CHF 905($915)
4 times a week1,772km (1,101 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 40m
CHF 75($76)
3 times a week1,971km (1,225 miles)
Bus via Manchester Shudehill1 day 4h
CHF 110($110)
4 times a week1,958km (1,217 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 45m
CHF 420($425)
every 2 hours1,647km (1,024 miles)

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Airports near Bern

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bern
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Bern
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Bern