What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bern is to drive and fly and train which costs SFr 280 - SFr 1100 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bern is to fly and train which takes 16h 8m and costs SFr 450 - SFr 1900.

How far is it from Des Moines to Bern?

The distance between Des Moines and Bern is 7562 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Bern?

It takes approximately 16h 8m to get from Des Moines to Bern, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bern?

Bern is 7h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 3:42 PM in Des Moines and 10:42 PM in Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Des Moines to Bern - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Bern by plane, train, 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 Des Moines to Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (BSL)plane DSM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
16h 8m
CHF 457–1,816
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
16h 31m
CHF 283–1,039
Fly Des Moines to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DSM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
18h 8m
CHF 424–1,636

Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (BSL) flights

8Weekly Planes

17h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 418Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Bern.

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Distance: 7,561.8 km
Duration: 16h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Bern. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the line 50 bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern.

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