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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Bern is to bus via Geneva which costs SFr 14 - SFr 27 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Bern is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Bern. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Bern via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Bern. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Bern via Vallorcine, Martigny and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Bern?

The distance between Chamonix and Bern is 200 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Bern without a car is to train via Visp which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chamonix to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Bern train from?

Chamonix to Bern train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Bern?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Bern is to train via Visp which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 27 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Chamonix to Bern bus arrive?

Chamonix to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Bern train arrive?

Chamonix to Bern train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Bern is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chamonix to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 139+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Bern by train, 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 via Visp
best
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
4h 15m
CHF 76–170
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 50m
CHF 14–27
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Berncar 169.1 km
2h 4m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4h 52m
CHF 74–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Cluses 74bus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Cluses to Bernbus
6h 15m
CHF 24–34

Chamonix to Bern by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to Bern.

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Distance: 199.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Bern via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Visp in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Bern via Geneva - Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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