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 55 - SFr 150 and takes 19h.

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 80 - SFr 210.

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 19h.

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 54m.

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 which takes 9h 54m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550.

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 which takes 9h 54m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 150 and takes 19h.

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 4:32 AM in Gatwick and 5:32 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 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Gatwick to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 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 to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LGW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
3h 20m
CHF 82–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria823 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bern
19h
CHF 59–143
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
9h 54m
CHF 151–524
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
17h 4m
CHF 102–339
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bern
10h 23m
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
3h 38m
CHF 62–159
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
4h 35m
CHF 68–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
24h 43m
CHF 68–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bern
11h 25m
CHF 161–241

Gatwick to Bern by train

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9h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 151Cheapest 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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 19h.

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