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 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 30m.

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 1h 59m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

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 3h 5m.

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 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Alsace to Bern, including transfers.

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 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 30m.

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 1h 59m to drive from Alsace to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Alsace to Bern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 47–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Basel SBBbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus FlixBus N872 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 20–32
Drive 188.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Berncar 188.2 km
1h 59m
CHF 30–43

Alsace to Bern by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Bern via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Bern via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Basel SBB in around 5h 30m.

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