Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bern travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bern

With a population of 121,631, Bern is the largest city in Bern, Switzerland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bern to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Bern

Bern in March
Estimated hotel price
$383
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in March
Estimated hotel price
$383
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bern in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 121 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bern, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.

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How to Get to Bern

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 28m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $77 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bern is the busiest station in Bern. Another popular train station is Bern Bümpliz Süd, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 59 miles from Bern. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bern, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Memmingen, the bus ride to Bern takes 185 miles and will cost you around $55. From Munich, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles. The most popular bus station is Bern Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Bern. Bern Schützenmatt P+R is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 28m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $77 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bern is the busiest station in Bern. Another popular train station is Bern Bümpliz Süd, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 59 miles from Bern. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bern, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Memmingen, the bus ride to Bern takes 185 miles and will cost you around $55. From Munich, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles. The most popular bus station is Bern Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Bern. Bern Schützenmatt P+R is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Bern

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Airlines serving Bern

KLM
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Delta
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Bern

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Bern City, Bern offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $688 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Am Pavillon Bed & Kitchen and Hotel National Bern. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bern, with prices from $146 to $694 per night. Mattenhof-Weissenbühl is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bern are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bern

Most booked hotels in Bern

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Stay Kooook Bern City - Online Check In
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$276+
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Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay $3.64 per litre in Bern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.60 and $58.13. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.64 per litre in Bern (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.60 and $58.13. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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