- Must visit
Zentrum Paul Klee
World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Bern will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Grenoble for Bern on Fri, Aug 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €127.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Bern:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Bern costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €95. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 11m 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 FlixBus, Sindbad, 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 Sindbad | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Bern buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 6h35 | 2:10 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 6h50 | 3:35 AM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 14 | |||||
0 | 8:15 AM Grenoble | 5h30 | 1:45 PM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 5h45 | 5:55 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Bern run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Most Grenoble to Bern buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld station pair. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Bern bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) is 2 km from Grenoble city centre. Public transport options include:
Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford). ATMs are available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford).
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford).
Available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford): Basic accessibility features are available.
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