What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 110 - SFr 160 and takes 33h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bern is to fly and train which takes 7h 10m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bern. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Bern via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 39m.

How far is it from Athens to Bern?

The distance between Athens and Bern is 1797 km. The road distance is 2352 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Bern without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 26h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Bern?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Athens to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bern bus from?

Athens to Bern bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Bern bus arrive?

Athens to Bern bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 12:08 AM in Athens and 11:08 PM in Bern.

Can I drive from Athens to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bern is 2352 km. It takes approximately 24h 21m to drive from Athens to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 371+ hotels available in Bern.

Athens to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Bern by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 10m
CHF 118–318
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
10h 1m
CHF 87–293
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Rogoredotrain
5. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain Ec
26h 40m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
34h 16m
CHF 242–375
Bus, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from P.le Roma "D" to Ferrovia "D"ferry 4.2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Brigtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
47h 33m
CHF 280–476
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 28m
CHF 103–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Bernbus
33h 39m
CHF 113–158
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Bern, Hauptbahnhofbus
35h 17m
Drive 2,352 km
1. Drive from Athens to Berncar 2,352 km
24h 21m
CHF 387–559

Athens to Bern by train, bus, foot, and tram

2Weekly Services

34h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,796.7 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Athens to Bern via Kumanovo in around 33h 39m.

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