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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bern. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bern via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bern. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bern?

The distance between Manchester and Bern is 1152 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bern without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 10m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Manchester to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bern bus from?

Manchester to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bern train from?

Manchester to Bern train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Bern?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bern is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 10m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 22h.

Where does the Manchester to Bern bus arrive?

Manchester to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:45 AM in Manchester and 12:45 PM in Bern.

Where does the Manchester to Bern train arrive?

Manchester to Bern train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 142+ hotels available in Bern.

Manchester to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 52m
CHF 99–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus
22h
CHF 74–112
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
11h 10m
CHF 314–667
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
14h 11m
Fly Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h
CHF 84–378
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 22m
CHF 139–388
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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 / ...
11h 38m
CHF 331–600
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
23h 31m
CHF 127–290
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berncar
15h 16m
CHF 185–309

Manchester to Bern by train and foot

118Weekly Services

11h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,152.3 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bern via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 22h.

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