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How to get fromExeter to Bernby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Exeter to Bern by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeBRS - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
    6h 45m
    CHF 134–309

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street 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
    22h 50m
    CHF 66–143

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BerntrainIc6 / ...
    11h 50m
    CHF 241–605

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
    13h 10m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)planeBRS - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
    7h 8m
    CHF 112–264

  6. Fly Exeter to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Basel (BSL)planeEXT - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
    8h 4m
    CHF 211–344

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
    8h 10m
    CHF 88–289

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
    8h 2m
    CHF 197–499

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLHR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
    7h 51m
    CHF 175–420

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)planeLHR - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
    8h 14m
    CHF 168–475

  11. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)planeLGW - BSL
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
    9h 14m
    CHF 138–357

  12. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BerntrainIc6 / ...
    12h 29m
    CHF 197–599

  13. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BerntrainIc6 / ...
    23h 33m

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Berncar
    14h 12m
    CHF 204–303

Exeter to Bern by train, subway, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 241Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bern via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 22h 50m.

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