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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Tickets start at around $54 (€46) compared to roughly $87 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€28). The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 55m 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.
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How to get from Bern to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 702 | 7025:34 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof7:25 AMGeneva station$391One-way0 transfers
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IC 1 702 | 7025:34 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof7:25 AMGeneva station$391One-way0 transfers
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IC 1 702 | 7025:34 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof7:25 AMGeneva station$391One-way0 transfers
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IR 15 2504 | 25045:04 AM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof7:05 AMGeneva station$411One-way0 transfers
IR 15 2508 | 25087:04 AM2h01Bern Hauptbahnhof9:05 AMGeneva station$451One-way0 transfers
IC 1 706 | 7067:34 AM1h51Bern Hauptbahnhof9:25 AMGeneva station$461One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Geneva as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King.
- Travel with SBB to go to Geneva by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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