The average train between Bern and Aberdeen takes 26h 32m and the fastest train takes 24h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bern and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 26h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 38m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
Bern to Aberdeen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Aberdeen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Bern to Aberdeen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Aberdeen is 1,305.4 km. The road distance is 1,953 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Aberdeen via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 19h 44m.