The average train between Bern and Holyhead takes 21h 25m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Holyhead. 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 twice daily between Bern and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 4:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 21h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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25h 50m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Holyhead? 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 Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Holyhead station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
Bern to Holyhead train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Holyhead train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Holyhead station.
Book your Bern to Holyhead train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Holyhead is 1,111.9 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Holyhead via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 25m.