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 January
Estimated hotel price
$383
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in January
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $78 for a 3h 35m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Bern is the busiest station in Bern. Another popular train station is Bern Bümpliz Süd, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 96 km from Bern. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bern, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Bern takes 314 km and will cost you around $40. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Bern Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Bern. Bern Schützenmatt P+R is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 35h.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $78 for a 3h 35m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Bern is the busiest station in Bern. Another popular train station is Bern Bümpliz Süd, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 96 km from Bern. You’ll find branches of Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zurich.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bern, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Stuttgart, the bus ride to Bern takes 314 km and will cost you around $40. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Bern Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Bern. Bern Schützenmatt P+R is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bern

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GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Bern

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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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 $317 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $719 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.

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)
$264+
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NH Bern The Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$279+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.18 and $58.91. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.18 and $58.91. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Standard (Volkswagen Vento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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