COVID-19
Testing In Bern
PCR & antigen rapid tests with COVID test certification that's suitable for travel or other activities.
Location: Merkurgässli, 3008 Bern (View Map)
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday, 08:00-14:00 & 15:00-19:00 Friday/Saturday, 08:00-19:00
Sunday, 10:00-19:00
We offer attractive prices, the highest quality and a relaxed environment for your test.
Budget PCR Test
Sampling method: Saliva
received by:
until:
11:00
(Mo-Su)
10:00, next day
(Mo-Su)
19:00
(Mo-Su)
16:00, next day
(Mo-Su)
*The EU laboratory is open on Sundays and
public holidays.
*The costs are not covered by the federal government.
-With registration only-
Biogroup
203 Av. d'Alsace
68000 Colmar
France
Subcontracted by:
ADR-AC GmbH
Holligenstrasse 91
3008 Bern
Switzerland
Standard PCR Test
Sampling method: Saliva
received by:
until:
11:00
(Mo-Su)
19:00, same day (Mo-Su)
19:00
(Mo-Su)
12:00 noon, next day (Mo-Su)
*The EU laboratory is open on Sundays and
public holidays.
*The costs are not covered by the federal government.
-With registration only-
Biogroup
203 Av. d'Alsace
68000 Colmar
France
Subcontracted by:
ADR-AC GmbH
Holligenstrasse 91
3008 Bern
Switzerland
Antigen Rapid Test
Sampling method: Nasopharyngeal swab
15-45 minutes
*Not performed on children under 6 years of age.
-With registration only-
(lateral flow device)
Dr. med. Andrea Vincenzo Braga
Waldeggstrasse 37
3097 Bern
Switzerland
PCR Test
Sampling method: Nasopharyngeal swab
received by:
until:
19:00
(Sun-Thu)
14:00, next day (Mon-Fri)
13:00
(Fri)
19:00, same day
(Fri)
19:00
(Sat)
14:00 the following Monday
*Only free of charge if you do meet one of the conditions in the FOPH guidelines.
-With registration only-
Holligenstrasse 91
3008 Bern
Switzerland
How it Works?
Book your COVID-19 test at Bern Main Station online
Choose your test, fill out the form and click ‘checkout’.
Get Internationally-accepted test results via email
Our test results are in English and include important information like test method, your personal details and passport number - all in one convenient document, sent straight to your inbox.
Testimonials
Sharon Eriksson
Excellent! Very friendly service in the Radisson Blu hotel in the airport. And got my results in less than 24h
Esther
Comfortable, customer friendly facility. Very friendly and professional staff and service. Fast delivery of result. I do recommend this center.
Ritu Zürich
Easy. Friendly.
Sharon Eriksson
Excellent! Very friendly service in the Radisson Blu hotel in the airport. And got my results in less than 24h
Pay online and save money
Our tests are already cheap - they’re even
cheaper when you pay online.
Located in Merkurgässli
Our test center is located in Merkurgässli, next to the bike station Bern PostParc or on the opposite side of the street from the rear entrance of Welle 7 at Bern main station (View Map).
Frequently
Asked Questions
PCR and rapid antigen tests are the most commonly required tests for travel purposes worldwide, but please always check which test is accepted at your destination. Our tests are internationally accepted; the results include a digital COVID certificate that can be used for travel or any other purpose.
We provide our customers with the option to choose between two COVID testing laboratories: One located in the EU and the other in Switzerland. The scientific standards and the applied testing method (RT-PCR) are the same at both laboratories. However, due to currency conversion rates and a lower price level in the EU, we can offer the test at a favorable price.
All of our PCR tests are RT-PCR tests, which are considered the gold standard in COVID-19 testing.
Yes, because the EU laboratory is subcontracted by an accredited laboratory in Switzerland to perform the analysis.
Yes, our digital COVID Certificates can be scanned using the Swiss COVID Certificate App.
If your test result comes back positive, please consult the following official guidelines.
Still have questions? Feel free to Contact Us.
We’ll be happy to help!