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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Genoa is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Genoa is to drive which takes 5h and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Genoa. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Genova Brignole via Brig, Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Bern to Genoa?

The distance between Bern and Genoa is 486 km. The road distance is 446.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Genoa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €35 - €85.

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

The bus from Bern to Genoa takes 7h 25m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Bern to Genoa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Genoa train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Genoa?

The best way to get from Bern to Genoa is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Bern to Genoa bus arrive?

Bern to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Bern to Genoa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Genoa is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Bern to Genoa.

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

Book your Bern to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Genoa?

Book your Bern to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 2855+ hotels available in Genoa.

Bern to Genoa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bern to Genoa by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bern to Genoabus N506
7h 25m
€35–85
Train
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 Genova Brignoletrain Ic
7h 28m
€61–126
Drive 446.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Genoacar 446.1 km
5h
€77–112

Bern to Genoa by bus

9Weekly Buses

7h 25mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 486.4 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Genova Brignole via Brig, Domodossola, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 28m.

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