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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Bern via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Bern via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Bern?

The distance between Bordeaux and Bern is 1163 km. The road distance is 801.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Bordeaux to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Bern bus from?

Bordeaux to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Bern train from?

Bordeaux to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Bern?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Bern bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Bern train arrive?

Bordeaux to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Bern is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Bordeaux to Bern.

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

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Bordeaux to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Bern by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 2m
CHF 281–768
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
12h 40m
CHF 56–106
Drive 801.9 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Berncar 801.9 km
8h 59m
CHF 129–185
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 52m
CHF 80–307
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 242–445
Bus via Fribourg
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Fribourgbus FlixBus 106 / ...
13h 52m
CHF 59–101
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 53m
CHF 122–372
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 51m
CHF 97–302
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 50m
CHF 113–350
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
9h 6m
CHF 125–337

Bordeaux to Bern by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 281Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Bern.

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Distance: 1,163.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bern via Lyon in around 12h 40m.

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