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

549 miles 883.5 km · straight line
658.8 miles estimated 1060.2 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
CHF 127 - CHF 157 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Bern from Bristol, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bern to Bristol, United Kingdom is 549 miles (883.5 km) as the crow flies. Bristol, United Kingdom is located NW of Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.8 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Bern is in Switzerland, while Bristol, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min CHF 127 - CHF 157 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bern & Bristol, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bern
46.95°N, 7.45°E
Europe/Zurich
540m elevation
Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients