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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cesena is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cesena is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza via Zurich and Rimini Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cesena via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Bern to Cesena?

The distance between Bern and Cesena is 557 km. The road distance is 615.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Cesena without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 10m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bern to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cesena bus from?

Bern to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cesena train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Cesena?

The best way to get from Bern to Cesena is to train via Bologna which takes 8h 10m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h.

Where does the Bern to Cesena bus arrive?

Bern to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Cesena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Cesena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cesena is 616 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Bern to Cesena.

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

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Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1302+ hotels available in Cesena.

Bern to Cesena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Cesena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
8h 10m
€79–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Stationbus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Rimini Nordbus
12h
€45–71
Drive 615.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Cesenacar 615.8 km
6h 36m
€107–155
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
6h 6m
€125–331
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cesenatrain Fr
8h 51m
€56–173
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
5. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cesenatrain 89
10h 22m
€84–161
Train to Basel, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 57m
€112–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 24m
€138–389
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 44m
€135–357
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 40m
€138–382

Bern to Cesena by train

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Distance: 557 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Cesena, Italy?

You can take a train from Bern to Cesena via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza via Zurich and Rimini Nord in around 12h.

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