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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Bern is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 250 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Bern is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

How far is it from Galway to Bern?

The distance between Galway and Bern is 1591 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Galway to Bern, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 1:20 AM in Galway and 2:20 AM in Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 339+ hotels available in Bern.

Galway to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Galway to Bern by bus, plane, train, car, 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.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SNN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 24m
CHF 145–320
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 53m
CHF 85–245
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Berncar
36h 23m
CHF 308–635
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Basel (BSL)plane SNN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
10h 22m
CHF 112–250
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 20m
CHF 108–245
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Basel (BSL)plane NOC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
9h 48m
CHF 152–280
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUB - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 45m
CHF 98–245

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,590.6 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bern. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Bern via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 36h 23m.

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