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How to get fromDublin to Bernby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Bern by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    6h 8m
    CHF 102–330

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain train
    9h 21m
    CHF 92–287

  3. Ferry, train via London

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    17h 51m
    CHF 369–712

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 328 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus bus
    23h 22m
    CHF 250–456

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    28h 35m
    CHF 319–1,041

  6. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    6h 17m
    CHF 100–325

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    7h 26m
    CHF 122–370

  8. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Berncar car
    29h 20m
    CHF 310–1,081

Dublin to Bern by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,377.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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 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 Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 51m.

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