Driving from London to Bern
Bern lies 747 km (464 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 912 km (567 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Bern | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Population | 9 million | 121,631 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 3000–3030 |
Clocks in Bern are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 24 min journey lands 12 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bern
Crossing from United Kingdom into Switzerland: money changes from the Pound to the Franc (CHF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from London to Bern
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Staying in Bern
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Common questions
How far is Bern from London?
747 km (464 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 912 km (567 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bern by car?
About 11 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bern?
Bern is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Zurich against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Bern?
The Franc (CHF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.