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How to get fromPortland to Bernby plane or train

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

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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 412–1,072

  2. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 28m
    CHF 332–1,262

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PDX - LIN
    2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain train
    20h 5m
    CHF 415–952

  4. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane PDX - STR
    2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain train
    3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain train
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train
    20h 16m
    CHF 440–1,478

  5. 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
    19h 41m
    CHF 336–1,088

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 342Cheapest 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, then take the train to Bern.

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