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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Bern is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Bern. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Bern via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from CERN to Bern?

The distance between CERN and Bern is 164 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Bern without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from CERN to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from CERN to Bern?

The best way to get from CERN to Bern is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the CERN to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from CERN to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Bern is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from CERN to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 330+ hotels available in Bern.

CERN to Bern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from CERN to Bern by train, bus, or car

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CERN to Bern by foot, tram, and train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Bern, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Bern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 29–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Bern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 13–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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