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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 32h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Bern. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Bern via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Bern?

The distance between Bucharest and Bern is 1533 km. The road distance is 1873 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 21h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bucharest to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bern bus from?

Bucharest to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bern train from?

Bucharest to Bern train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Bern?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to train which takes 32h 13m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 32h 25m.

Where does the Bucharest to Bern bus arrive?

Bucharest to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:44 PM in Bucharest and 1:44 PM in Bern.

Where does the Bucharest to Bern train arrive?

Bucharest to Bern train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Bern is 1873 km. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Bucharest to Bern.

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

Book your Bucharest to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 322+ hotels available in Bern.

Bucharest to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Bern by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 36m
CHF 173–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bern1921
32h 25m
CHF 70–120
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
21h 8m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Luzern, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Luzern to BernIc
27h 35m
CHF 91–171
Drive 1,873 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Bern1,873 km
18h 37m
CHF 302–437
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)OTP - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 24m
CHF 141–319
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 28m
CHF 84–211
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)OTP - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
3. Take the train from Brig to Bern
9h 24m
CHF 133–372
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bern
9h 38m
CHF 144–374
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
32h 13m
CHF 210–314
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Bern
19h 46m
CHF 334–475

Bucharest to Bern by train

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32h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,532.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Bern via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 32h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bern 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 32h 25m.

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