The average train between Bern and Vatican City takes 12h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Vatican City. 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 4 times a day between Bern and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 12h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Vatican City station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Bern to Vatican City train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Vatican City train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Bern to Vatican City train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Vatican City is 687.2 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Cipro via Spiez, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, Roma Termini, and Termini in around 9h 4m.