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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 €47 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 €47, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m 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.
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Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 57m 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 Geneva to Bern by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Geneva to Bern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 1 733 | 7336:35 PM1h51Geneva station8:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€231One-way0 transfers
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- IC 1 733 | 7336:35 PM1h51Geneva station8:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€231One-way0 transfers
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- IC 1 733 | 7336:35 PM1h51Geneva station8:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€231One-way0 transfers
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- IR 15 2533 | 25335:54 PM2h02Geneva station7:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€241One-way0 transfers
- IR 15 2535 | 25356:54 PM2h02Geneva station8:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€251One-way0 transfers
- IC 1 731 | 7315:31 PM1h55Geneva station7:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€281One-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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- Around 7 trains 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 SBB to go to Bern by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB.
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