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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Bern is to fly and train which costs SFr 140 - SFr 410 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Bern. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Bern via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Bern?

The distance between Helsinki and Bern is 1931 km. The road distance is 3693.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Bern without a car is to bus and train via Ełk which takes 35h 36m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Helsinki to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Bern bus from?

Helsinki to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Bern bus arrive?

Helsinki to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Bern?

Bern is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 6:04 PM in Helsinki and 5:04 PM in Bern.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Bern is 3693 km. It takes approximately 38h 31m to drive from Helsinki to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 363+ hotels available in Bern.

Helsinki to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki to Bern by plane, train, bus, ferry, night train, car, car ferry, or car train

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 58m
CHF 143–405
Fly Helsinki Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 42m
CHF 129–416
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
35h 36m
CHF 336–1,226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
36h 12m
CHF 430–1,091
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Port of Travemündeferry
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re8
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
42h 39m
CHF 530–1,334
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TLL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
9h 21m
CHF 158–410
Fly Helsinki Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 36m
CHF 163–455
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Suedkreuz to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
38h 59m
CHF 195–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus
3. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Bernbus
42h 25m
CHF 188–316
Drive 3,693.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Berncar 3,693.5 km
38h 31m
CHF 646–932
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the carferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
5. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
2d
CHF 582–927

Helsinki to Bern by bus and train

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35h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,931.4 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Bern via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Mulhouse in around 42h 25m.

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