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

The cheapest way to get from Bessans to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bessans to Bern is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Bessans and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bessans to Bern. However, there are services departing from Mairie - La Poste and arriving at Bern via Modane, Chambéry - Bus Station and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Bessans to Bern?

The distance between Bessans and Bern is 396 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bessans to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Bessans to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bessans to Bern bus from?

Bessans to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Bessans to Bern?

The best way to get from Bessans to Bern is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Bessans to Bern bus arrive?

Bessans to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Bessans to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bessans to Bern is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Bessans to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 362+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bessans to Bern by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
8h 31m
CHF 80–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere to Bernbus
10h 6m
CHF 31–53
Drive 292.6 km
1. Drive from Bessans to Berncar 292.6 km
4h 28m
CHF 47–68
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
8h 40m
CHF 80–228
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Bernbus
10h 7m
CHF 37–60

Bessans to Bern by bus and train

3Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Mairie - La Poste to Bern via Gare Routière, Modane, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Genève in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie - La Poste to Bern via Gare Routière, Modane, St Michel Valloire, Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, and Geneve, Gare Routiere in around 10h 6m.

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