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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 18h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Bern. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Bern. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport 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 41m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Bern?

The distance between Gatwick and Bern is 885 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bern without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Gatwick to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bern bus from?

Gatwick to Bern bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Bern train from?

Gatwick to Bern train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Bern?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Bern is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 18h 50m.

Where does the Gatwick to Bern bus arrive?

Gatwick to Bern bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 12:01 PM in Gatwick and 1:01 PM in Bern.

Where does the Gatwick to Bern train arrive?

Gatwick to Bern train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 370+ hotels available in Bern.

Gatwick to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 35m
CHF 113–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoriabus 209 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus
18h 50m
CHF 69–118
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 / ...
9h 41m
CHF 278–524
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
10h 26m
CHF 254–322
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 39m
CHF 99–315
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 34m
CHF 107–382
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 30m
CHF 114–357
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 21m
CHF 155–550
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 48m
CHF 108–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
23h 51m
CHF 111–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berncar
11h 28m
CHF 139–247

Gatwick to Bern by train

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9h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 18h 50m.

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