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 340 - SFr 1300 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bern is to drive and fly and train which takes 15h 33m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 1300.

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 16m 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 4:44 AM in Des Moines and 11:44 AM in Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 140+ 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 16m
CHF 477–1,717
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
15h 33m
CHF 343–1,239
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
17h 38m
CHF 444–1,537

Des Moines (DSM) to Basel (BSL) flights

33Weekly Planes

17h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 437Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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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