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

The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balerna to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Balerna and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Bern. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Bern via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Balerna to Bern?

The distance between Balerna and Bern is 292 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Balerna to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Balerna to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Bern train from?

Balerna to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Balerna station.

Where does the Balerna to Bern train arrive?

Balerna to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Balerna to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Bern is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Balerna to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Balerna to Bern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Balerna to Bern by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Balerna to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Berntrain Ic
4h 25m
CHF 79–273
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Olten Stationbus
2. Take the train from Olten to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 23m
CHF 34–48
Drive 262.4 km
1. Drive from Balerna to Berncar 262.4 km
3h 12m
CHF 42–61
Train via Luthern
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 37m
CHF 42–196
Train via Luthern #2
1. Take the train from Balerna to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Wolhusen to Berntrain Re7
7h 8m

Balerna to Bern by train

1Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balerna to Bern via Bellinzona in around 4h 25m.

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