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Zentrum Paul Klee
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection, changing exhibitions, and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
9 h 27 m
Average duration
10 h 6 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Bern will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Bern without transferring at least once.
BUS L584C+
8984+
EuroCity 66
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSP00 · Treno 17096 effettuato con bus VE300+
8984+
EuroCity 66
Regionale Veloce 3800 · Treno 3460 effettuato con BUS TSP06 · Treno 17030 effettuato con bus VE306+
8984
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
8984+
EuroCity 66
Intercity 584+
8984+
EuroCity 66
Regionale Veloce 3400+
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+
EuroCity 64
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
EuroCity 64
Regionale Veloce 3882+
8984+
EuroCity 66
Regionale Veloce 3882+
8986+
EuroCity 66
Regionale Veloce 3882+
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
EuroCity 66Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 315 miles (507 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$187 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bern:
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Bern costing on average $187 (€151).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around $187 (€151) compared to roughly $257 (€207) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 8h 27m versus 7h 41m 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 Trieste to Bern trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17334+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ EuroCity 66 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h57 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h57 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSP00 · Treno 17096 effettuato con bus VE300+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 4:26 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h59 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSP00 · Treno 17096 effettuato con bus VE300+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 4:26 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h59 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSP00 · Treno 17096 effettuato con bus VE300+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 4:26 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h59 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
BUS L584C+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 5:12 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h13 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
BUS L584C+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 5:12 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h13 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
BUS L584C+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 5:12 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h13 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8971+ EuroCity 66 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h57 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h57 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8971+ EuroCity 64 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h57 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 5:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h49 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 5:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h49 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 5:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h49 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 64 | 5:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h49 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h37 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h37 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h37 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16606 · Regionale 16726+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 6:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h04 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16606 · Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 6:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h04 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16606 · Regionale 16726+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 6:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h04 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8978+ EuroCity 64 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h27 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3800 · Treno 3460 effettuato con BUS TSP06 · Treno 17030 effettuato con bus VE306+ 8984 | 7:53 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h32 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3800 · Treno 3460 effettuato con BUS TSP06 · Treno 17030 effettuato con bus VE306+ 8986 | 7:53 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h32 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ EuroCity 64 | 8:43 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h42 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 8:43 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h42 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 8:43 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h42 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ EuroCity 64 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h27 | 6:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8984+ EuroCity 66 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8986+ EuroCity 66 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 66 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 9:25 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trieste to Bern run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $126 (€102) but you can travel from only $65 (€53) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:58, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 315 miles (507 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 315 miles (507 km) |
Average train duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€102) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 3:58 AM |
Last train 6:47 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.
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection, changing exhibitions, and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
The city’s main history museum covers Bern, Switzerland, and global cultures, and includes the Einstein Museum in the same complex.
Switzerland’s oldest art museum, known for works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art and strong rotating exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed medieval center with arcades, fountains, sandstone facades, and many of the city’s headline sights within walking distance.
Hilltop rose garden and park with one of the best panoramic views over Bern’s old town and the Aare loop.
Modern riverside bear enclosure linked to Bern’s symbol, popular for photos, short walks, and views along the Aare.
A classic Bernese feast of smoked pork, beef, sausages, sauerkraut, green beans and potatoes, traditionally served as a generous celebratory platter.
Bern’s famous onion tart, especially linked to the annual Zibelemärit onion market. It has a savory custard filling in a pastry crust.
Crispy grated potato cake from the Bernese region, often served as a side or topped with egg, cheese or meats. A Swiss staple strongly associated with Bern.
Well-known restaurant and wine bar focusing on regional Swiss products, fondue and seasonal dishes in a lively modern setting.
Established hillside restaurant with refined Swiss and international cuisine, best known for panoramic views over Bern’s old town.
Historic vaulted restaurant in central Bern known for Swiss classics, Bernese specialties and a grand atmospheric dining room.
Bern is costly for visitors. Hotels, dining, and everyday purchases are pricier than in most European cities.
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