How far is it from Bratislava to Bern?

The distance between Bratislava and Bern is 589 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bratislava to Bern?

The drive from Bratislava to Bern takes approximately 10 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Bratislava to Bern?

The fastest route from Bratislava to Bern covers 589 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 h 10 min.

Which direction is Bern from Bratislava?

Bern lies roughly to the west of Bratislava.

Which roads does the route from Bratislava to Bern follow?

The drive from Bratislava to Bern mainly follows A1, A 96, A13. The longest single stretch is 102 mi on A 96.

Which towns do you pass between Bratislava and Bern?

Towns on the route from Bratislava to Bern include Wien, München, Bregenz, Zürich, Aarau.

Slovakia Switzerland

Distance: 589 miDuration: 10 h 10 min

Driving from Bratislava to Bern takes about 10 h 10 min via A1. The distance is 589 mi. The straight-line distance is 453 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wien, München, Friedrichshafen, Zürich, Muttenz. Driving directions

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The drive from Bratislava in Slovakia to Bern in Switzerland is a long one, spanning 948 kilometres and taking roughly 10.1 hours behind the wheel. The route passes through several European countries, and remember that both Slovakia and Switzerland require a motorway vignette for use of their motorways. You'll be driving on the right throughout the journey. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the varied scenery of Central Europe, from the Danube to the Swiss Alps. Just make sure your vehicle is up to the task of covering such a distance across diverse terrain.

1 Depart left 15 yd
2 Turn left onto Námestie slobody 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Námestie 1. mája 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Hodžovo námestie 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Staromestská 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Most SNP 1 mi
7 Turn slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Einsteinova 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left 4 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 163 yd
13 Keep slightly right 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Nordost Autobahn 14 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Ost Autobahn 19 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Wiener Außenring Schnellstraße 10 mi
20 Continue straight onto Tunnel Vösendorf 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Wiener Außenring Schnellstraße 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Wiener Außenring Autobahn 24 mi
23 Continue straight 2 mi
24 Merge slightly left onto West Autobahn 90 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto Welser Autobahn 13 mi
27 Continue straight onto Innkreis Autobahn 31 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
29 Turn right 9 mi
30 Continue straight 2 mi
31 Enter roundabout right onto Altheimer Straße 42 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Altheimer Straße 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout right 43 yd
34 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
35 Enter roundabout right onto Altheimer Straße 60 yd
36 Exit roundabout right onto Altheimer Straße 3 mi
37 Continue straight onto Umfahrung St. Peter 4 mi
38 Continue straight onto Altheimer Straße 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Innviertler Ersatzstraße 2 mi
40 Turn straight 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout right 53 yd
42 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
43 Turn straight 1 mi
44 Continue straight 9 mi
45 Continue straight 55 mi
46 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
47 Keep slightly right 1 mi
48 Merge slightly left 18 mi
49 Keep slightly left 7 mi
50 Keep slightly right 1 mi
51 Merge slightly left 102 mi
52 Continue straight onto Rheintal/Walgau Autobahn 11 mi
53 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
54 Turn straight onto Lustenauerstraße 1 mi
55 Continue straight onto Dornbirner Straße 2 mi
56 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Dornbirner Straße 38 yd
57 Exit roundabout right onto Dornbirner Straße 1 mi
58 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Dornbirner Straße 21 yd
59 Exit roundabout right onto Dornbirner Straße 1 mi
60 Enter rotary straight onto Grindelstraße 54 yd
61 Exit rotary slightly right onto Grindelstraße 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Reichshofstraße 1 mi
63 Continue straight onto Reichsstraße 1 mi
64 Turn left onto Reichsstraße 1 mi
65 Continue straight onto Zollstrasse 1 mi
66 Enter roundabout right 7 yd
67 Exit roundabout right 65 mi
68 Keep slightly right 2 mi
69 Keep slightly left 8 mi
70 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
71 Continue straight 1 mi
72 Merge slightly left 10 mi
73 Keep slightly left 26 mi
74 Continue straight 32 mi
75 Keep slightly left 8 mi
76 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
77 Keep slightly left 38 yd
78 Turn left onto Belpstrasse 1 mi
79 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Belpstrasse 28 yd
80 Exit roundabout right onto Belpstrasse 1 mi
81 At roundabout, take exit right onto Thunstrasse 1 mi
82 Continue straight onto Bernstrasse 1 mi
83 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Bernstrasse 1 mi
84 Enter roundabout right onto Thunstrasse 30 yd
85 Exit roundabout right onto Thunstrasse 1 mi
86 Enter roundabout right onto Thunstrasse 28 yd
87 Exit roundabout right onto Thunstrasse 1 mi
88 Continue straight onto Bernstrasse 2 mi
89 Turn left onto Hängertstrasse 1 mi
90 Keep slightly left onto Wilstrasse 1 mi
91 Keep slightly right onto Wilstrasse 83 yd
92 Continue straight onto Haubenstrasse 1 mi
93 Arrive left onto Haubenstrasse

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The return trip from Bern to Bratislava covers roughly the same distance, 589 mi.

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Solothurn
Ferry Terminals
Überlingen
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Vitznau railway station
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Verkehrshaus-Lido landing stage
Ferry Terminals
Weggis landing stage
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Küssnacht am Rigi landing stage
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Luzern Bahnhofquai
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Hafen Konstanz
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Forelle
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Rust
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Donau Rollfähre Korneuburg-Klosterneuburg
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Gschwendt
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St. Wolfgang Markt
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Ried-Falkenstein
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Fürberg
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Strobl
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Sankt Gilgen
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Podersdorf
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Breitenbrunn
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Schifffahrt Mondsee
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Schiffstation Wien City
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Seeham
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Obertrum am See
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Nationalparkboot Lobau
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Fähre - Anlegestelle Haslau
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Gmunden Rathausplatz
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Anlegestelle MS Primadonna Linz - Donau Touristik
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Anlegestelle Laufen
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Fähre Ellikon am Rhein – Nack
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Anlegestelle Rheinfallfelsen
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Romanshorn Autoquai
Ferry Terminals
Gersau Förstli (Fähre)
Ferry Terminals
Beckenried Niederdorf (Fähre)
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Tribschen
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Rhytaxi / Rheintaxi
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Bottighofen (See);Anlegestelle-Möwe-Bottighofen
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Rheinau Kraftwerk
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Seeburg
Ferry Terminals
Schaffhausen (Schifflände)
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Fähre Kloster Fahr
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Stansstad (See)
Ferry Terminals
Bootshafen (Öufi-Boot)
Ferry Terminals
Landisteg
Ferry Terminals
Aaregarten
Ferry Terminals
Regio Energie / Solheure
Ferry Terminals
Sportzentrum
Ferry Terminals
Feldbrunnen
Ferry Terminals
Aare-Inseli (Öufi-Boot)
Ferry Terminals
Solarfähre Mannenbach
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Palais Besenval
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How far is it from Bratislava to Bern?: The distance between Bratislava and Bern is 589 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bratislava to Bern?: The drive from Bratislava to Bern takes approximately 10 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Bratislava to Bern?: The fastest route from Bratislava to Bern covers 589 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 h 10 min.
Which direction is Bern from Bratislava?: Bern lies roughly to the west of Bratislava.
Which roads does the route from Bratislava to Bern follow?: The drive from Bratislava to Bern mainly follows A1, A 96, A13. The longest single stretch is 102 mi on A 96.
Which towns do you pass between Bratislava and Bern?: Towns on the route from Bratislava to Bern include Wien, München, Bregenz, Zürich, Aarau.

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