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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 27h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Bern. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Bern via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Scotland to Bern?

The distance between Scotland and Bern is 1310 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Bern without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs SFr 370 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Scotland to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Bern bus from?

Scotland to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Bern train from?

Scotland to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Bern?

The best way to get from Scotland to Bern is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs SFr 370 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Scotland to Bern bus arrive?

Scotland to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Bern?

Bern is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 10:24 AM in Scotland and 11:24 AM in Bern.

Where does the Scotland to Bern train arrive?

Scotland to Bern train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Bern?

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 142+ hotels available in Bern.

Scotland to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland 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 Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 26m
CHF 103–320
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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 / ...
14h 12m
CHF 371–733
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus
27h 5m
CHF 105–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar
16h 52m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 22m
CHF 120–330
Fly Glasgow Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GLA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 16m
CHF 124–345
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 40m
CHF 115–340
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
14h 45m
CHF 395–707
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
15h 11m
CHF 373–694
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
30h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Berncar
17h 58m
CHF 237–385

Scotland to Bern by train, foot, and bus

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14h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 371Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,309.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Scotland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 14h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bern via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 27h 5m.

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