- 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 on Oct 06
€33
Average ticket price on Oct 06
€50
Fastest journey on Oct 06
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
1 h 51 m
Trains on Oct 06
70
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Bern will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 70 trains from Geneva to Bern, including 31 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Tue, Oct 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507
IR 15 2517 | 2517
IC 1 715 | 715
IC 1 713 | 713
IC 1 717 | 717
IC 1 719 | 719
IC 1 721 | 721Trains from Geneva to Bern run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 46m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Bern trains for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 | 10:39 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 1:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · S 5 15717 | 15717 | 11:15 PM Geneva station | 6h37 | 5:52 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |||||
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 5h59 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · S 40 24611 | 24611 · RE 2 3805 | 3805 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 2h43 | 6:51 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 2h48 | 6:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 66 3209 | 3209 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 7:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 1h53 | 7:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 66 3213 | 3213 | 5:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 8:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 5:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 66 3213 | 3213 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 8:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 8:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 6:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 9:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 10:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 11:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 11:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 12:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 1:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 1:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 2:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 2:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 2:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 3:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 3:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 3:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 4:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 4:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 5:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 5:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 5:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18477 | 18477 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 6:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 6:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18479 | 18479 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 4:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 7:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 1h55 | 7:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18481 | 18481 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 66 3237 | 3237 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 8:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 5:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 66 3237 | 3237 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 8:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 8:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18483 | 18483 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IR 66 3239 | 3239 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 6:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IR 66 3239 | 3239 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 9:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 9:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18485 | 18485 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IR 66 3241 | 3241 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 7:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IR 66 3241 | 3241 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 10:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 66 3243 | 3243 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 2h28 | 11:06 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 9:24 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 11:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 11:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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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.
World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Leading fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern art, including notable Swiss and international holdings.
Swiss national museum branch presenting Alpine history, communication, migration, and rich cultural heritage collections.
UNESCO-listed medieval old town with arcades, fountains, shops, and major sights, ideal for Bern's classic walking route.
Tree-lined riverside park on a peninsula bend, famous for postcard views of the Old City and a relaxing local atmosphere.
Elegant main street of the Old City, lined with arcades, historic façades, fountains, and key landmarks including Zytglogge.
Rösti is a crisp fried potato cake from the Bern region, once a farmer's breakfast and now a Swiss classic often served as a side or main dish.
Berner Platte is a festive Bernese platter of cured and smoked meats, sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, and beans, traditionally shared in colder months.
Berner Zungenwurst is a Bernese tongue sausage, gently smoked and seasoned, usually served hot with potatoes or vegetables in traditional inns.
Michelin-starred restaurant focused on modern seasonal cuisine, offering a sophisticated fine-dining experience by the Aare.
Refined Swiss fine dining in an elegant old-town venue, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Bernese and Swiss dishes in a vaulted old-town setting with a warm traditional atmosphere.
Bern is costlier than many European capitals. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are pricey, though the compact center and included local transport at some hotels can help.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.
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Bern Hauptbahnhof -> Bärenplatz, Bern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Bern trains use the Genève to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Wankdorf. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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 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.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
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