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 60 - 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 3h 20m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290.

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 37m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Bern?

The distance between Gatwick and Bern is 881 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 via Paris which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 via Paris which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - 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 6:25 AM in Gatwick and 7:25 AM 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 139+ hotels available in Bern.

Gatwick to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Gatwick to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3h 20m
CHF 89–284
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 63–113
Train via Paris
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 37m
CHF 257–489
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 28m
Fly 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
3h 29m
CHF 72–283
Fly 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
4h 34m
CHF 86–299
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 Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 3m
CHF 256–485
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
17h 44m
CHF 173–557
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 / ...
24h 1m
CHF 102–241
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 35m
CHF 137–231

Gatwick to Bern by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 880.9 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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 37m. 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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