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Zentrum Paul Klee
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station for Bern on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 122 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $161.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern:
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern costing on average $167 (€135).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $93 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:25 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h50 | 9:15 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station | 5h50 | 10:15 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station to Bern run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:45, the last at 17:20. The fastest bus covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:45 PM |
Last bus 5:20 PM |
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