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How to get fromIreland to Bernby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Bern by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    6h 34m
    CHF 113–312

  2. Ferry, bus, train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    33h 35m

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    42h 54m

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    7h 51m
    CHF 113–332

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Berncar car
    34h 22m
    CHF 414–634

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Bern. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Bern via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Cherbourg, Cherbourg-Gare, Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 33h 35m.

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