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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
$190
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
11 h 24 m
Average duration
11 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Bern will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Bern without transferring at least 2 times.
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IR 15 2539 | 2539+
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IR 15 2537 | 2537+
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IC 1 737 | 737+
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IR 15 2537 | 2537+
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IC 1 737 | 737+
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IR 15 2539 | 2539+
17476Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Bern:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Bern costing on average $134 (€111).
A bus is $87 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bern costing on average $171 (€142).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Tickets start at around $134 (€111) compared to roughly $266 (€220) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $132 (€109). The journey takes 7h 41m versus 7h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Bern trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9752+ IC 1 737 | 737+ 17476 | 10:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 11h54 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
9752+ IR 15 2537 | 2537+ 17476 | 10:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 11h24 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
9752+ IR 15 2539 | 2539+ 17476 | 10:32 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 12h24 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Nice to Bern run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€64) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 15:15. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 7h 26m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€64) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 26m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 3:15 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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