The average train between Scotland and Bern takes 22h 42m and the fastest train takes 19h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 Scotland and Bern. The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 22h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Bern. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Bern station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 42m.
Scotland to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Scotland to Bern train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Bern is 1,347.8 km. The road distance is 1,831 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Bern via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 15h 9m.