How to travel from Rome to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $502.

Distance: 428 miles (689 km)

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$502

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$84

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$106

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$311

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7h 33m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bern is a train with an average price of $84 (€70).

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

A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Bern costing on average $106 (€89).

A train is $418 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bern costing on average $502 (€419).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 33m.

Bus takes on average 17h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 27m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 9h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $502 (€419) compared to roughly $311 (€259) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Bern

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM21h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM21h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 8 832 | 832+ITALX3435
    4:40 PM4h18
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    8:58 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 588 · Intercity 608+TrenitaliaEuroCity 66
    10:15 AM11h10
    Rome Termini
    9:25 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2051One-way
    2 transfers
  • Italo9984+TrenitaliaEuroCity 66
    2:05 PM7h20
    Rome Termini
    9:25 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8134+TrenitaliaEuroCity 66
    1:40 PM7h45
    Rome Termini
    9:25 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 AM15h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:15 PMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)
    1:00 PM45h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $1801One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIC 1 716 | 716+easyJetU22986
    6:15 AM6h13
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 720 | 720+easyJetU22986
    6:15 AM8h13
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:28 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 714 | 714+easyJetU22986
    6:15 AM5h13
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:28 AMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Bern.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bern is a train with an average price of $84 (€70).

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

A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Bern costing on average $106 (€89).

A train is $418 (€348) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bern costing on average $502 (€419).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 33m.

Bus takes on average 17h 4m.

The distance from Rome to Bern is approximately 428 miles (689 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Bern is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Vueling, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Amelia, British Airways, easyJet to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Bern:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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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