How to travel from Florence to Bern

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bern is a bus with an average price of CHF70.

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

A bus is CHF52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bern costing on average CHF122.

A bus is CHF175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Bern costing on average CHF245.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 24m.

Bus takes on average 11h 28m.

The distance from Florence to Bern is approximately 287 miles (462 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Bern is:

• Around 5 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Bern:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Bern by train.
• Travel with Helvetic Airways to go to Bern by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Bern by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Bern with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
• 0 direct buses per day with Gruppo Di Maio.

Omio customers who travel from Florence 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.