Rome2Rio

How to get fromScotland to Bernby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Bern

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Scotland to Bern by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EDI - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    6h 17m
    CHF 125–300

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Basel, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Basel (BSL)plane plane GLA - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    7h 49m
    CHF 105–251

  3. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    13h 44m
    CHF 376–699

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Bernbus bus
    27h 15m
    CHF 120–233

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Berncar car
    16h 53m
    CHF 364–489

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane plane EDI - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    6h 21m
    CHF 106–246

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GLA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    6h 15m
    CHF 124–285

  8. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Basel (BSL)plane plane ABZ - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train
    7h 48m
    CHF 136–313

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane EDI - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    7h 45m
    CHF 125–290

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    15h 9m
    CHF 392–647

  11. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain train Trn
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    6. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    18h 1m
    CHF 372–597

  12. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    19h 8m
    CHF 182–331

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Berncar car
    17h 53m
    CHF 265–444

Scotland to Bern by train and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 376Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Scotland to Bern.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,386.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Scotland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bern via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 27h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There