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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Tours is to train and bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Tours is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Tours. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Bern to Tours?

The distance between Bern and Tours is 916 km. The road distance is 661 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Tours without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €140 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Bern to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Tours?

The best way to get from Bern to Tours is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €210 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Bern to Tours bus arrive?

Bern to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.

Where does the Bern to Tours train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Tours is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Bern to Tours.

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

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Bern to Tours - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Tours by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
8h 19m
€146–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus N799
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€52–203
Drive 661 km
1. Drive from Bern to Tourscar 661 km
6h 42m
€115–166
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 20m
€157–456
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
11h 19m
€115–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
16h 27m
€56–95
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 20m
€154–430
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
8h 24m
€156–408
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
9h 10m
€87–350

Bern to Tours by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916.3 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bern to St Pierre Des Corps via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 12h 40m.

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