What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Bern, Bahnhof and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Meiringen, Bahnhof and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Bern to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Bern and Swiss Alps is 180 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Brig which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Bern to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Swiss Alps bus from?

Bern to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Bern, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bern to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Bern to Swiss Alps is to train via Brig which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Bern to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Bern to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bern to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Swiss Alps is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Bern to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 307+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Bern to Swiss Alps - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Swiss Alps by train, bus, 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 Brig
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
5h 1m
CHF 70–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus Ev3
2. Take the bus from Meiringen, Bahnhof to Andermatt, Bahnhofplatzbus 162
6h 58m
CHF 13–19
Drive 156.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Swiss Alpscar 156.2 km
2h 7m
CHF 25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Airolotrain Ir26 / ...
5h 4m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Wolhusentrain Re7 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Airolotrain Ir26 / ...
5h 51m

Bern to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bern to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 180.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bern to Gotthard Passhöhe via Brig, Brig Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Gotthard Passhöhe via Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Meiringen, Bahnhof, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 6h 58m.

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