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

The cheapest way to get from Benken to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Benken to Bern is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Benken and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Benken to Bern. However, there are services departing from Benken SG and arriving at Bern via Rapperswil SG and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Benken to Bern?

The distance between Benken and Bern is 173 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Benken to Bern without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Benken to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benken to Bern train from?

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

Where does the Benken to Bern train arrive?

Benken to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Benken to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Benken to Bern is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Benken to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Benken to Bern - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Benken to Bern by train 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 via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBtrain S15 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2h 12m
CHF 49–94
Drive 168.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Benken to Berncar 168.5 km
1h 54m
CHF 27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Ziegelbrücke to Berntrain Ir35
3h 35m
CHF 58–104

Benken to Bern by train

274Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 173.2 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Benken, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Benken SG to Bern via Rapperswil SG and Zürich HB in around 2h 12m.

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