There are 5 ways to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 7h 6m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 18m
3 alternative options
Train via Lyon • 7h 23m
Bus, train • 8h 38m
Drive • 2h 45m
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 25 and takes 8h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 45m.
The distance between Bern Bümpliz Nord and La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is 212 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour, including transfers.
The best way to get from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 25 and takes 8h 18m.
Yes, the driving distance between Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour.
There are 23+ hotels available in La Chapelle-de-la-Tour. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 211.6 km
- Duration: 7h 6m
What companies run services between Bern Bümpliz Nord, Switzerland and La Chapelle-de-la-Tour, France?
You can take a train from Bern Bümpliz Nord to La Chapelle-de-la-Tour via Bern, Geneve, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, La Tour Du Pin, and Gare S.N.C.F. in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Chambery Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €8 - €12 and the journey takes 4h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to La Tour-du-Pin
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to La Tour Du Pin
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to La Tour Du Pin
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €23
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €23
- 1st Class
- €25 - €30
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Chambery Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Fribourg Chemin de l'Abbé-Freeley to Montreux Rte des Chataigniers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Montreux Rte des Chataigniers to Chambery Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bern to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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