What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Bern is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Bern via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Bern. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Bern via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Alsace to Bern?

The distance between Alsace and Bern is 202 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Bern without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Bern?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Alsace to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Bern bus from?

Alsace to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Bern train from?

Alsace to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Bern?

The best way to get from Alsace to Bern is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Alsace to Bern bus arrive?

Alsace to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Alsace to Bern train arrive?

Alsace to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Bern is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Alsace to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Bern?

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There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Bern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2h 45m
CHF 51–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m
CHF 17–31
Drive 188.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Berncar 188.2 km
2h
CHF 31–45

Alsace to Bern by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.3 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Bern via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 13–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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