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 75 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 40m.

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 85 - SFr 240.

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 46m.

How far is it from Dublin to Bern?

The distance between Dublin and Bern is 1378 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 31m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 1:58 PM in Dublin and 2:58 PM in Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ 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, or car ferry

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 Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 7m
CHF 88–237
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)DUB - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 40m
CHF 80–232
Ferry, train via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to StrasbourgTgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
18h 31m
CHF 270–727
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
28h 41m
CHF 192–364
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
5. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bern
36h 46m
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 32m
CHF 93–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Bern
34h 20m
CHF 304–624
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenK2+ / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bern
35h 39m
CHF 133–226

Dublin to Bern by ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

18h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,377.9 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Bern via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 18h 31m.

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