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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bern has to offer.

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When to visit Bern

Bern in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 785
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 785
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Bern to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 3h 38m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 298 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 11h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Bern to Milan takes 3h 17m and costs around AED 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Innsbruck, expect to pay about AED 110 for a 3h 38m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 298 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 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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Airlines serving Bern

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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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 AED 677 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,398 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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Swissôtel Kursaal Bern
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 679+
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NH Bern The Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 628+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 562+
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Holiday Inn Bern - Westside By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 508+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay AED 7.68 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 AED 92.11 and AED 122.81.

Expect to pay AED 7.68 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 AED 92.11 and AED 122.81.

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