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 80 - SFr 130 and takes 32h.

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 330.

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.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Bern via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.

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 Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Bern?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bern is to train which takes 28h 34m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 32h.

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 11:09 AM in Bucharest and 10:09 AM in Bern.

Where does the Bucharest to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Bern is 1873 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m 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 320+ 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 173–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bern1921
32h
CHF 80–130
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 48m
CHF 300–433
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 141–328
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
8h 16m
CHF 153–323
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 94–221
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 39m
CHF 140–403
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
28h 34m
CHF 204–309
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 54m
CHF 332–473

Bucharest to Bern by train

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28h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 204Cheapest 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 Bucharest to Bern via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 28h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bern 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 80–130 and the journey takes 32h.

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