- Must visit
Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
56
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Geneva will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 56 trains that leave Bern for Geneva on Fri, Aug 21, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 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.
IR 15 2504 | 2504
IC 1 702 | 702
IC 1 734 | 734
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734
IC 1 730 | 730
IC 1 734 | 734
IR 15 2512 | 2512
IR 15 2516 | 2516
IR 15 2510 | 2510
IR 15 2504 | 2504Omio 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 train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a bus 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 train costs an average of $41, and a bus costs an average of $88.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Geneva:
A train is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bern to Geneva costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 52m by train vs 1h 55m by car) and roughly $37 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€43) vs $91 (€73)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 3 15393 | 15393 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 12:15 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h40 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 5:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 702 | 702 | 5:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 7:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3208 | 3208 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 5:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h03 | 8:07 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3210 | 3210 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 7:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3212 | 3212 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3214 | 3214 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3216 | 3216 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 10:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3218 | 3218 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 11:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3220 | 3220 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3222 | 3222 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3224 | 3224 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 2:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3226 | 3226 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 3:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3228 | 3228 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 4:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3230 | 3230 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 5:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3234 | 3234 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 6:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 6:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3236 | 3236 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 7:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 9:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 7:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h04 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 66 3238 | 3238 · IC 5 534 | 534 · IR 90 1834 | 1834 | 7:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 9:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 8:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h01 | 10:05 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 8:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h07 | 10:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 66 3240 | 3240 · IC 5 536 | 536 · IR 90 1836 | 1836 | 8:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h02 | 10:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2536 | 2536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 9:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h17 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 | 9:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h51 | 11:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bern to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Geneva — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Geneva trip today.
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
An international museum explaining the Red Cross, humanitarian action, and human rights through strong multimedia exhibitions.
An inventive museum of clocks, watches, automata, and enamels that highlights Geneva’s world-famous watchmaking heritage.
Geneva’s historic heart has narrow lanes, small squares, and centuries of architecture, making it the city’s essential walking district.
A lakeside promenade with gardens, monuments, and classic views of the Jet d’Eau, perfect for an easy first walk in Geneva.
A scenic lakeside English-style garden known for flowers, waterfront paths, and the famous Flower Clock near the city center.
Melted cheese fondue shared from a communal pot, usually with bread. A classic Romandy winter dish strongly tied to Geneva dining culture.
Raclette is melted cheese scraped onto potatoes, pickles, and onions. It is a beloved Swiss alpine specialty widely enjoyed in Geneva.
A comforting potato and cheese gratin from western Switzerland. Geneva versions often feature local tomme or Gruyère-style cheeses.
Refined fine dining by Lake Geneva with polished service and French-influenced cuisine in an elegant luxury hotel setting.
Elegant gastronomic restaurant inside Hotel Beau-Rivage, known for classic French technique, seasonal menus, and formal lakeside dining.
Historic traditional brasserie known for Geneva classics, generous portions, and an old-town atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Geneva is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are costly, though efficient public transport and supermarket meals can reduce visitor spending.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round taxi fares up slightly; in cafes, round up or leave small change.
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.

Most Bern to Geneva trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Bern and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
Available at Bern, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern, Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern, Bahnhof.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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