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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 20198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bern in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 20198
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Zurich.

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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Zurich.

Airports near Bern

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Bern

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 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 ₹ 15,889 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 43,437 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel 77 Bern 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,371+
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NH Bern The Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,128+
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Novotel Bern Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,994+
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Bern Backpackers Hotel Glocke
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,458+
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Hiring a car in Bern

Hiring a car in Bern costs ₹ 12,324 per day, on average, or ₹ 36,972 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay ₹ 242 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 ₹ 2,904 and ₹ 3,872. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Standard (Mitsubishi Grandis or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bern costs ₹ 12,324 per day, on average, or ₹ 36,972 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Zurich.

Expect to pay ₹ 242 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 ₹ 2,904 and ₹ 3,872. The most frequently booked car type in Bern is Standard (Mitsubishi Grandis or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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