The average train between Oban and Bern takes 28h 1m and the fastest train takes 23h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Bern. 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 Oban and Bern. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 28h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Bern. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Bern station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.
Oban to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Oban to Bern train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Bern is 1,374.5 km. The road distance is 1,922 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Bern via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 18h 25m.