- 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
$41
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
40
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 $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 40 trains that leave Geneva for Bern on Sat, Aug 22, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739
IC 901 | 901
RE 33 18485 | 18485 · IR 15 2537 | 2537
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541
IC 901 | 901
IC 1 737 | 737
IC 1 717 | 717
IC 1 713 | 713
IC 1 721 | 721Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 $39, and a bus costs an average of $97.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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 Geneva to Bern:
A train is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Bern costing on average $97 (€78).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 52m by train vs 1h 57m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 (€44) 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 Geneva to Bern trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:20 PM Geneva station | 2h06 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 15 2539 | 2539 | 8:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1837 | 1837 · IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 66 3243 | 3243 | 9:05 PM Geneva station | 2h01 | 11:06 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 9:20 PM Geneva station | 2h06 | 11:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 2h19 | 11:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1839 | 1839 · IC 5 543 | 543 · IR 66 3245 | 3245 | 10:05 PM Geneva station | 2h01 | 12:06 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 95 1741 | 1741 · IC 51 1643 | 1643 · IR 65 3392 | 3392 | 10:24 PM Geneva station | 2h28 | 12:52 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 | 10:37 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 1:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18493 | 18493 · B N17 91703 | 91703 | 11:37 PM Geneva station | 3h28 | 3:05 AM Bern | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 | 1:08 AM Geneva station | 3h17 | 4:25 AM Bern | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18445 | 18445 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 2:08 AM Geneva station | 4h18 | 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 | |
IC 901 | 901 | 5:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 7:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 | 5:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 8:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 903 | 903 | 7:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 · IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 905 | 905 | 9:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 907 | 907 | 11:29 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:39 AM Geneva station | 2h17 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 2:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 · IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 909 | 909 | 1:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 3:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 · IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 1:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 4:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 · IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 2:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 5:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18477 | 18477 · IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 3:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 6:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18479 | 18479 · IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 4:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 7:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18481 | 18481 · IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 5:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 8:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18483 | 18483 · IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 6:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 9:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18485 | 18485 · IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 7:39 PM Geneva station | 2h17 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Geneva to Bern run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) 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 51m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 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.
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, Bahnhof. 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, 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.
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