The average train between Bern and Vatican City takes 13h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. 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 twice daily between Bern and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 13h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Vatican City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 13h 9m.
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 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Vatican City is 687.2 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Roma Termini via Spiez, Domodossola, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 49m.