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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.

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 26 - 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 30m.

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 70 - SFr 130.

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 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.

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 356+ 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, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 72–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m
CHF 13–33
Drive 169.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Berncar 169.1 km
2h 4m
CHF 27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4h 52m
CHF 70–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Veveytrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Bulle to Berntrain Re2
6h 17m
CHF 62–116

Chamonix to Bern by train

161Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest 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 30m.

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