Capital city, Switzerland
Getting around Bern
How to get around Bern
The old town is compact and walkable; trams and buses from Bernmobil cover the rest, and trains reach Zurich, Interlaken and Lausanne in under 1.5 hours.
Ways to get around Bern
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tram and bus (Bernmobil) | About CHF 2.80–4.60 per ride | Buy in the Bernmobil or SBB app; zone 100 covers the center |
| SBB trains | Varies by route | Frequent regional and fast intercity connections |
| Bike share (PubliBike) | Varies | Pay in app |
Taxis in Bern
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are metered and expensive; the old town is pedestrian-friendly. Book by phone or use the station taxi rank.
Arriving in Bern
Bern Airport (BRN)
Small regional airport; bus 10 min to Belp station, then train to Bern in about 15 min. Taxi CHF 40–60.
Via Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Direct trains in about 1 hr 15 min, around CHF 50.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bern?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are metered and expensive; the old town is pedestrian-friendly. Book by phone or use the station taxi rank.
What's the best way to get around Bern?
The old town is compact and walkable; trams and buses from Bernmobil cover the rest, and trains reach Zurich, Interlaken and Lausanne in under 1.5 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Bern?
Small regional airport; bus 10 min to Belp station, then train to Bern in about 15 min. Taxi CHF 40–60.
Is Bern walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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