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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 160 - SFr 290 and takes 42h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Bern. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Berlin central bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 15m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Bern?

The distance between Helsinki and Bern is 1929 km. The road distance is 3693.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Ełk which takes 34h 34m and costs SFr 460 - SFr 1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Helsinki to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Bern bus from?

Helsinki to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Bern bus arrive?

Helsinki to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 12:44 AM in Helsinki and 11:44 PM in Bern.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Bern is 3693 km. It takes approximately 38h 32m to drive from Helsinki to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 366+ hotels available in Bern.

Helsinki to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Bern by plane, train, bus, car, ferry, car ferry, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Helsinki Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 49m
CHF 143–314
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
34h 34m
CHF 465–1,226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
40h 58m
CHF 295–632
Drive 3,693.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Berncar 3,693.5 km
38h 32m
CHF 610–882
Fly Helsinki Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 33m
CHF 156–424
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TLL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 7m
CHF 160–391
Fly Helsinki Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 27m
CHF 153–374
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmcarferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm Central to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
37h 43m
CHF 473–1,180
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the train from Stockholm C to Hamburg-Altonatrain 083 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berntrain Ice
40h 6m
CHF 476–1,170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus
42h 15m
CHF 169–283
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
5. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
2d
CHF 549–869

Helsinki to Bern by bus and train

7Weekly Services

34h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 465Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helsinki to Bern.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,928.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin central bus station, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 42h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.