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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £90 - £270 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Bern to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bern and Edinburgh is 867 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs £350 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bern to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Edinburgh bus from?

Bern to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Edinburgh train from?

Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bern to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs £350 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £270 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Bern to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bern to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Bern. It is currently 6:30 AM in Bern and 5:30 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bern to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bern to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Bern to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Edinburgh by train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
6h 1m
£115–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
24h 40m
£93–266
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 56m
£353–623
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bern to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
17h 6m
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
6h 8m
£105–306
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane GVA - EDI
7h 14m
£117–317
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
19h 29m
£202–476
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
18h 6m
£213–355

Bern to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 861.8 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bern to Edinburgh Waverley via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria in around 24h 40m.

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