The average train between Oban and Bern takes 27h 58m 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 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 27h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 47m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Oban to Bern? 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 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 27h 58m.
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 17h 52m.