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. Bern deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When flying to Bern, you’ll arrive at Belp (BRN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bern from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 12h 45m.
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bern, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Bern to Frankfurt am Main takes 4h 07m and costs around £137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £73 for a 5h 38m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Bern is the busiest station in Bern. Another popular train station is Bern Bümpliz Süd, located 2 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Bern is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 80 miles from Bern. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Geneva.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bern, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Basel, the bus ride to Bern takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From Lyon, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 290 miles. The most popular bus station is Bern Car-Terminal Neufeld, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Bern. Bern Schützenmatt P+R is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.
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 £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £324 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Am Pavillon, Bed&Kitchen and Ibis Bern Expo.
Hiring a car in Bern costs £54 per day, on average, or £108 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.67 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 £19.99 and £26.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.