Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrighton to Bernby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

Find Transport to Bern

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Brighton to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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.

  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    5h 57m
    CHF 94–241

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus bus
    21h 3m
    CHF 61–131

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    10h 48m
    CHF 144–494

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar car
    11h 1m

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    6h 38m
    CHF 133–378

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    7h 12m
    CHF 74–221

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    7h 26m
    CHF 136–329

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LGW - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    6h 15m
    CHF 66–196

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    7h 49m
    CHF 123–404

  10. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    11h
    CHF 185–529

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus bus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    26h 38m
    CHF 71–211

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Berncar car
    12h 3m
    CHF 161–240

Brighton to Bern by train and bus

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 144Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brighton to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bern via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 21h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Brighton

Trips to Bern

Popular routes