The average train between Bern and Bratislava takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 11h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 1:31 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Bratislava? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bratislava station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Bern to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bratislava train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Bern to Bratislava train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB.
The distance between Bern and Bratislava is 736.6 km. The road distance is 1,002 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 8m.