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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Challex is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Challex is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Challex?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Challex. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at La Plaine via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Bern to Challex?

The distance between Bern and Challex is 171 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Challex without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Bern to Challex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Challex train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Challex?

The best way to get from Bern to Challex is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Bern to Challex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Challex?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Challex is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Bern to Challex.

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

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Where can I stay near Challex?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Challex.

Bern to Challex - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Challex by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIr15 / ...
2h 37m
€37–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to GenevaN106 / ...
2h 53m
€12–31
Drive 172.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Challex172.7 km
1h 50m
€30–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3h 51m
€142–363

Bern to Challex by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Geneva every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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