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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Bern by plane, train, ferry, 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 11m
    CHF 111–330

  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 Domodossola to Berntrain train
    9h 26m
    CHF 78–306

  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 43m
    CHF 370–688

  4. 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 21m
    CHF 281–960

  5. 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 20m
    CHF 99–305

  6. 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 29m
    CHF 121–350

  7. 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 Est to Mulhouse Villetrain train
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    30h 4m
    CHF 273–957

Dublin to Bern by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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 2 Zone 19, 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 43m.

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