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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Bern. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Bern via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 59m.

How far is it from Dublin to Bern?

The distance between Dublin and Bern is 1287 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Bern without a car is to ferry and train via London which takes 18h 17m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Dublin to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Bern bus from?

Dublin to Bern bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Bern bus arrive?

Dublin to Bern bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 6:35 PM in Dublin and 7:35 PM in Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 366+ hotels available in Bern.

Dublin to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Bern by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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 to Basel, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 16m
CHF 94–289
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
18h 17m
CHF 337–700
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
28h 50m
CHF 265–880
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
5. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus
36h 59m
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 7m
CHF 106–309
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 25m
CHF 111–349
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Berncar
29h 27m
CHF 251–888
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
35h 17m
CHF 180–737

Dublin to Bern by ferry, train, and foot

16Weekly Services

18h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,287.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Bern. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bern via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 18h 17m.

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