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

The cheapest way to get from Arad to Bern is to train and night train which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 20h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arad to Bern is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Arad and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Arad and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Arad to Bern. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Bern via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Arad to Bern?

The distance between Arad and Bern is 1248 km. The road distance is 1317.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arad to Bern without a car is to train which takes 17h 55m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Arad to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arad to Bern bus from?

Arad to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.

Where do I catch the Arad to Bern train from?

Arad to Bern train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.

Train or bus from Arad to Bern?

The best way to get from Arad to Bern is to train which takes 17h 55m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Arad to Bern bus arrive?

Arad to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

What is the time difference between Arad and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 2:19 AM in Arad and 1:19 AM in Bern.

Where does the Arad to Bern train arrive?

Arad to Bern train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Arad to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Bern is 1317 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Arad to Bern.

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

Book your Arad to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Arad to Bern - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Arad to Bern by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Basel, train
best
1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)plane TSR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 51m
CHF 97–303
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
9h 27m
CHF 91–255
Train
1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
17h 55m
CHF 180–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arad to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
19h 40m
CHF 100–160
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
20h 2m
CHF 99–131
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 13m
CHF 155–319
Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BEG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
10h 7m
CHF 129–308
Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Basel (BSL)plane BEG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
10h 31m
CHF 125–304
Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Mulhouse, train
1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane BEG - MLH
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
10h 26m
CHF 130–354
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BUD - MXP
4. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
5. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
12h 26m
CHF 97–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
21h 26m
CHF 167–287
Drive 1,317.4 km
1. Drive from Arad to Berncar 1,317.4 km
12h 40m
CHF 222–321

Arad to Bern by train

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Distance: 1,248.1 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Arad to Bern via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 17h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arad to Bern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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