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How to get fromPortland to Bernby plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Bern by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PDX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    16h 45m
    CHF 372–1,322
  2. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Basel (BSL)plane plane PDX - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    15h 59m
    CHF 375–1,497
  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane PDX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    18h 29m
    CHF 402–1,452
  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PDX - MXP
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain train
    20h 4m
    CHF 416–1,034
  5. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane PDX - STR
    2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    21h 14m
    CHF 415–1,276

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Bern. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, then take the train to Bern. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the line 50 bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Bern.

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