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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
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Spiez to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Spiez to Bern will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Spiez for Bern on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 31 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spiez to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 36m.
The journey is about 4m faster (31m by train vs 35m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€29) vs $62 (€51)). 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), BLS AG.
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 Spiez to Bern trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 8 829 | 829 | 5:22 PM Spiez station | 0h31 | 5:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 5:23 PM Spiez station | 0h33 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4178 | 4178 | 5:50 PM Spiez station | 0h32 | 6:22 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 30464 | 30464 | 5:54 PM Spiez station | 0h31 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 982 | 982 | 6:22 PM Spiez station | 0h31 | 6:53 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 831 | 831 | 6:23 PM Spiez station | 0h33 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:54 AM Spiez | 0h31 | 7:25 AM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:54 AM Spiez | 0h31 | 8:25 AM Bern | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Spiez to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection of his works in a landmark Renzo Piano building just outside the center.
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