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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of S$66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 S$66, while a bus costs an average of S$122.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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S$66 Average price Cheapest | S$122 Average price | S$114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bern:
A train is S$56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Bern costing on average S$122.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
The journey is about 5m faster (1h 52m by train vs 1h 57m by car) and roughly S$48 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (S$66 vs S$114). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Bern
How to get from Geneva to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Bern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 25074:04 AM2h52Geneva station6:56 AMBern HauptbahnhofS$571One-way1 transfer
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- RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 25074:04 AM2h52Geneva station6:56 AMBern HauptbahnhofS$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 1 719 | 71911:35 AM1h51Geneva station1:26 PMBern HauptbahnhofS$591One-way0 transfers
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- RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 70512:27 AM5h59Geneva station6:26 AMBern HauptbahnhofS$591One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 721 | 72112:35 PM1h51Geneva station2:26 PMBern HauptbahnhofS$591One-way0 transfers
- IC 1 723 | 7231:35 PM1h51Geneva station3:26 PMBern HauptbahnhofS$591One-way0 transfers
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bern:
A train is S$56 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Bern costing on average S$122.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Bern as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bern by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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