The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Geneva
Cheapest price
33S$
Average price
65S$
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Geneva will cost around 65S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 33S$.
Of the 49 trains that leave Bern for Geneva every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 17348:34 PM2h08Bern Hauptbahnhof10:42 PMGeneva station33 S$1One-way1 change
IC 1 730 | 7307:34 PM2h04Bern Hauptbahnhof9:38 PMGeneva station33 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 1 722 | 7223:34 PM2h04Bern Hauptbahnhof5:38 PMGeneva station33 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 1 728 | 7286:34 PM2h04Bern Hauptbahnhof8:38 PMGeneva station33 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2532 | 25327:04 PM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof9:05 PMGeneva station33 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2516 | 251611:04 AM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof1:05 PMGeneva station66 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2514 | 251410:04 AM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof12:05 PMGeneva station67 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2522 | 25222:04 PM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof4:05 PMGeneva station62 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2524 | 25243:04 PM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof5:05 PMGeneva station61 S$1One-way0 changes
IR 15 2526 | 25264:04 PM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof6:05 PMGeneva station41 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bern to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 17S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 17S$, and a train costs an average of 57S$.
Distance: 130 km
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77S$ Average Price | 35S$ Average Price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bern to Geneva train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Geneva trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 66 3228 | 3228 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 4:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3230 | 3230 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 5:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3234 | 3234 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 6:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 6:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3236 | 3236 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 7:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 9:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 7:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 95 1732 | 1732 | 7:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 9:35 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 15 2534 | 2534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 8:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h21 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 8:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h08 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 15592 | 15592 · B EV2 27092 | 27092 · R 8 24802 | 24802 · RE 33 18406 | 18406 | 12:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h43 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 3 15393 | 15393 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 12:15 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h40 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 5:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 702 | 702 | 5:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 7:38 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3208 | 3208 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 5:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h03 | 8:07 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3210 | 3210 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 7:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3212 | 3212 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3214 | 3214 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3216 | 3216 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 10:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3218 | 3218 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 11:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3220 | 3220 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3222 | 3222 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3224 | 3224 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 2:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 66 3226 | 3226 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 3:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Geneva
Trains from Bern to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 57S$ but you can travel from only 17S$ by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price 57S$ |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Geneva trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Geneva from 17S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bern to Geneva train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Geneva by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern and Geneva
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
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