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Travel Bern

Travelling to Bern

Go Green! Participants are encouraged to use Switzerland’s excellent public transport network to get around. Taxis are significantly more expensive, so opting for public transport is a more cost-effective and sustainable choice.

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Travelling to Switzerland

By plane

  • Basel EuroAirport (BSL): About 100km from Bern. 
  • Geneva Airport (GVA): Approximately 150km from Bern. 
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH): About 120km from Bern. 

EL booths will be present at Geneva and Zurich airports (only) to welcome participants on Sunday, September 14, and Monday morning, September 15, 2025.

By train

For a sustainable option to reach Switzerland, an efficient rail network system runs across Europe. Check if you can travel from your home country! (Rail Europe)

Travel Bern

Travelling to Bern

Switzerland's efficient and sustainable rail network makes traveling to Bern smooth and straightforward:

  • From Basel EuroAirport: SBB offers two trains per hour to Bern, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • From Geneva Airport: SBB offers two trains per hour to Bern, taking about 1 hour 50 minutes.  
  • From Zurich Airport: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) operates regular trains to Bern, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. 

For more info and to purchase tickets, please visit the SBB online portal. 

An EL booth will be present at Bern main train station to welcome participants on Sunday, September 14, and Monday morning, September 15, 2025.

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Getting around Bern

Bern's public transportation is managed by BERNMOBIL, offering trams and buses throughout the city. Tickets are available at vending machines located at tram and bus stops as well as online here. 

If you're staying at a hotel in Bern, you will receive free travel on public transport within zones 100 and 101. Please download the Bern Welcome App and follow the instructions. 

Other modes of transport: 

  • Walking: Bern's city centre is pedestrian-friendly, making it ideal for exploring on foot.
  • Cycling: The city offers bike rental services and has dedicated cycling paths.
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