How to travel from Como to Bern

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Compare train and bus for Como to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €86.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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€86

Average price

€51

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Cheapest

€105

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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30m

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4h 13m

Average total duration

3h 43m

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3h 44m

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The cheapest way to travel from Como to Bern is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Como to Bern:

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Bern costing on average €86.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Como and Bern including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Como to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (3h 39m by train vs 3h 44m by car) and roughly €20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€86 vs €105). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Como to Bern

How to get from Como to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Como to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM10h45
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    11:15 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM10h45
    Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
    11:15 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBRE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818
    10:34 AM3h24
    Chiasso station
    1:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    811One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBRE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520
    9:34 AM3h26
    Chiasso station
    1:00 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    701One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 2 1474 | 1474 · IR 27 2472 | 2472 · ICE 279 | 279+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2018 | 2018
    11:05 AM3h51
    Chiasso station
    2:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    741One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBRE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · IC 8 816 | 816
    9:34 AM3h24
    Chiasso station
    12:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    971One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Bern

Travel to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Como to Bern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Como and Bern including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Como to Bern is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Como to Bern:

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Bern costing on average €86.

The fastest way to travel from Como to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Como to Bern is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Como to Bern is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Bern as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Como to Bern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Como Borghi and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Como to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, Trenord to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Como to Bern:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Como to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.

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