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4.6Travel Information from Geneva to Bern
 Distance | 80 miles (129 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $20 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€11) • 2 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 1 h 44 min |
 Popular travel companies | Student Agency or SBB |
Take a train or bus to travel 80 miles (129 km) to Bern from Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Student Agency or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Geneva to Bern.
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How to Travel from Geneva to Bern?
Every day, passengers can board approximately 32 trains to travel from Geneva to Bern. The trains are provided by Swiss Federal Railways. The journey is comfortable, as Swiss Federal Railways' intercity service provides modern carriages, WiFi connectivity, and a dining cart. Of the 32 journeys which depart each day, approximately 2 per hour between 08:00 am and 08:00 pm are direct. However, these are frequently more expensive than journeys with transfers. You should book in advance to secure the best possible deal on tickets. All trains depart from Geneva Cornavin and arrive at Bern Hauptbahnhof.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Geneva to Bern?
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Bern is on trains with transfers. Typically trains that have one transfer or more are cheaper than the equivalent journey without a transfer. However, journeys with a transfer typically take longer. A journey with a transfer usually takes 1 hour and 56 minutes on average, whereas a direct journey usually takes 1 hour and 44 minutes. As the journey time is only roughly 10 minutes longer, this may be the choice for you if you prefer to save money on the fare.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Geneva to Bern?
The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Bern is by direct train. Passengers can find a direct train that takes as little as 1 hour and 44 minutes to travel between the two cities. Swiss Federal Railways provide all direct trains from Geneva to Bern. Approximately 2 direct trains depart each hour from 08:00 am to 08:00 pm. Outside of those hours, there are no direct trains from Geneva to Bern. As the fastest method of reaching Bern from Geneva, direct train tickets are typically more expensive than train tickets that include transfers. To secure the best deal possible, passengers are advised to look in advance of their planned departure date and to be flexible in regards to time and date.
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Travel from Geneva to Bern by Train
Swiss Federal Railways operate the train services from Geneva to Bern. The average train journey from Geneva to Bern takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. Passengers can choose between the approximately 32 trains that depart from Geneva for Bern each day. The first train departs shortly after 06:00 am and the last train departs shortly before 11:00 pm. However, passengers who wish to board a direct service can only do so between 08:00 am and 08:00 pm; if you travel outside those hours, you'll have to change in Neuchatel. The vast majority of trains between the two cities are direct, and passengers can choose between roughly 2 direct trains per hour between 08:00 am and 08:00 pm. All trains from Geneva depart from Geneva Cornavin. Geneva Cornavin is in the heart of Geneva's commercial district and is roughly one mile outside of Geneva's historic center, where many travelers choose to stay. It takes approximately 16 minutes to walk from Geneva Cornavin to the historic city center. All trains from Geneva arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof Station. Bern Hauptbahnhof is in the heart of Bern city center and is only a five minute walk away from the city center.
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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Bern.
There are 2 travel options between Geneva and Bern. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bern from Geneva is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Geneva to Bern:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).
The fastest way from Geneva to Bern is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 44 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bern that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 80 miles (129 km) between Geneva and Bern.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Bern is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bern from Geneva as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Bern:
- Trains most often depart from Geneva at Geneva and arrive in Bern at Bern Hauptbahnhof.
The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Bern:
- Student Agency, FlixBus or Gruppo Di Maio can take you to Bern by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Student Agency from Geneva to Bern for $12 (€11).
- SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Bern by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SBB from Geneva to Bern for $20 (€18) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Bern with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to Bern with Student Agency, FlixBus or Gruppo Di Maio.
- You can check for a direct train to Bern with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Bern tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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