There are 13 ways to get from England to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
9h 18mCHF 137–510Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R BouillonRegioJet 10
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to BernN506
17h 54mCHF 54–119Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bern
10h 35mFly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 45mCHF 119–372Bus, train
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
- Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
- Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
22h 32mCHF 63–188Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dover
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Drive from Calais to Bern
11h 37mCHF 160–239Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 53mCHF 108–287Fly Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MAN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 49mCHF 72–211Fly Manchester Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)MAN - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 7mCHF 79–196Fly London Heathrow Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 16mCHF 105–352Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 24mCHF 81–186Fly Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 7mCHF 65–226Fly London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 13mCHF 108–307
England to Bern by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from England to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 54m.
The fastest way to get from England to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 380.
No, there is no direct bus from England to Bern. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from England station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between England and Bern is 1079 km.
The best way to get from England to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from England to Bern, including transfers.
England to Bern bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.
England to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from England to Bern is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 54m.
What companies run services between England and Bern, Switzerland?
You can take a subway from Leicester Square station to Bern via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Bern via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 17h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–210
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Basel via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–150
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 160–390
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–340
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–250
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–270
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–310
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–440
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–270
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–310
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–270
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–240
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–210
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–440
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–290
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–21
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–22
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- CHF 70–180
- On Foot
- CHF 30–40
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More Questions & Answers
England to Bern bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luxembourg P+R Bouillon station.
Bern is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 11:05 PM in England and 12:05 AM in Bern.
England to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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