Bern to Aberdeen trains

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The average train between Bern and Aberdeen takes 30h 38m and the fastest train takes 25h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 38m
Duration: 1,405 mi
Distance: £392
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Amsterdam

best

Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain

22h 35m

£311–708

Bern to Aberdeen train times

Trains run twice daily between Bern and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 30h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:04 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives +2 days
39h 30m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

2:04 PM → 5:03 PM
Arrives next day
26h 59m • 5 changes
7:33 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives +2 days
36h 1m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

2:04 PM → 8:09 PM
Arrives next day
30h 5m • 5 changes
8:33 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives +2 days
27h 36m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:04 AM → 5:08 PM
Arrives next day
35h 4m • 5 changes
2:04 PM → 7:27 PM
Arrives next day
29h 23m • 5 changes
8:33 PM → 11:37 PM
Arrives next day
27h 4m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:04 AM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
30h 56m • 5 changes
2:04 PM → 8:09 PM
Arrives next day
30h 5m • 5 changes
8:04 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives +2 days
28h 5m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

10:04 AM → 5:03 PM
Arrives next day
30h 59m • 5 changes
8:33 PM → 9:11 PM
Arrives next day
24h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:04 AM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
25h 30m • 5 changes
7:33 AM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
29h 27m • 5 changes
2:04 PM → 5:03 PM
Arrives next day
26h 59m • 5 changes
7:33 PM → 9:11 PM
Arrives next day
25h 38m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern to Aberdeen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bern to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 1,404.6 mi
Duration: 30h 38m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bern to Aberdeen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 22h 35m.

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