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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 26h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bern. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bern?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bern is 1387 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bern without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 2m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bern bus from?

Edinburgh to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bern train from?

Edinburgh to Bern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bern?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bern is to train via Strasbourg which takes 13h 2m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 26h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bern bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 1:37 PM in Edinburgh and 2:37 PM in Bern.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bern train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Bern?

Book your Edinburgh to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Bern?

Book your Edinburgh to Bern bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Edinburgh to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 22m
CHF 110–310
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 31m
CHF 93–295
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 2m
CHF 359–728
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus
26h 5m
CHF 98–170
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
17h 2m
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 41m
CHF 110–320
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 31m
CHF 382–661
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
26h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berncar
18h 7m
CHF 231–376

Edinburgh to Bern by train and foot

118Weekly Services

13h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 359Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bern.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,386.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 26h 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.