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

The cheapest way to get from Branges to Bern is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Branges to Bern is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Branges and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Branges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Le Bourg and arriving at Bern via Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Branges to Bern?

The distance between Branges and Bern is 311 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Branges to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Branges to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Branges to Bern bus from?

Branges to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chalon-sur-Saône station.

Train or bus from Branges to Bern?

The best way to get from Branges to Bern is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Branges to Bern bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Branges to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Branges to Bern is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Branges to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Branges to Bern by train (TGV), 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 Louhans to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 30m
CHF 81–165
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyonbus N1316 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 26–45
Drive 211.2 km
1. Drive from Branges to Berncar 211.2 km
2h 57m
CHF 33–48
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Louhans to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 39m
CHF 81–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station to Annemassebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Anemasse to Bernbus
11h 16m
CHF 39–56

Branges to Bern by bus and train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.3 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Branges, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Le Bourg to Bern via Gare SNCF, Louhans, Bourg En Bresse, and Genève in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Bourg to Bern via Chalon-sur-Saône and Lyon in around 9h 10m.

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