Bern to Brighton, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436 miles 701.7 km · straight line
523.2 miles estimated 842 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
CHF 101 - CHF 125 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Bern from Brighton, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bern to Brighton, United Kingdom is 436 miles (701.7 km) as the crow flies. Brighton, United Kingdom is located NW of Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523.2 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Bern is in Switzerland, while Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bern and Brighton, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bern to Brighton, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min CHF 101 - CHF 125 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $63–$183* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bern
46.95°N, 7.45°E
Europe/Zurich
540m elevation
Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients