Switzerland
Getting to Bern by train
Trains to Bern arrive at Bern Hauptbahnhof, served by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS. Gopaxo compares every offer in a single search to find you the best price to this city in Switzerland.
Why visit Bern?
Bern is one of the most searched-for cities in Switzerland, of which it is the capital. Travellers come for Zytglogge, Bundeshaus and Aare, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.
How to get to Bern by train
Bern is reached by train via Bern, the country's main rail hub. Compare the connections on Gopaxo: we aggregate CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS to show the fastest and cheapest itinerary.
Bern train station
The main station is Bern Hauptbahnhof. Long-distance trains run by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.
What to see in Bern
The highlights worth planning for:
- Zytglogge
- Bundeshaus
- Aare
Practical info for Bern
The essentials before you go:
- Country: Switzerland
- Main station: Bern Hauptbahnhof
- Currency: CHF (Fr.)
- Main language: German, French and Italian
- Operators: CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS
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Plan your stay in Bern
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