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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bern has to offer.

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When to visit Bern

Bern in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 812
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 812
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.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around AED 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about AED 690 for a 9h 00m 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 Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bern using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Munich, the bus ride to Bern takes 555 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Massy, the ticket costs about AED 220 for a journey of 877 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.

Train

SBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Bern to Basel takes 1h 07m and costs around AED 96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about AED 690 for a 9h 00m 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 Budget, among others, in Zurich.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bern using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Munich, the bus ride to Bern takes 555 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Massy, the ticket costs about AED 220 for a journey of 877 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
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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 612 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,588 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Bern Expo 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)
AED 585+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 749+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 701+
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Ibis Budget Bern Expo
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 493+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Expect to pay AED 7.46 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 89.47 and AED 119.29. Compact (Citroen C4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.46 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 89.47 and AED 119.29. Compact (Citroen C4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bern, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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