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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
$26
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
4
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 $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave Grenoble for Bern on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 237 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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 Grenoble to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $155.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price | $147 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 $125 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Bern costing on average $156 (€128).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $147 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€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, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Bern buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:15 AM Grenoble | 5h30 | 11:45 AM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Grenoble | 4h35 | 12:25 AM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Grenoble | 4h35 | 1:25 AM Bern | 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 $25 (€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 $25 (€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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Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
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Hilltop rose garden and viewpoint with one of the best panoramic vistas over Bern’s Old Town and the Aare loop.
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