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

The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Bern is to train and bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 18h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Bern is to drive which takes 7h 59m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Chinon and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Bern via Gare de Tours 5, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chinon and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Chinon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at Bern via Tours, St Pierre Des Corps, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Chinon to Bern?

The distance between Chinon and Bern is 876 km. The road distance is 653.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinon to Bern without a car is to train via Lausanne which takes 10h 6m and costs SFr 400 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Chinon to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Bern bus from?

Chinon to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chinon station.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Bern train from?

Chinon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.

Train or bus from Chinon to Bern?

The best way to get from Chinon to Bern is to train via Lausanne which takes 10h 6m and costs SFr 400 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 160 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Chinon to Bern bus arrive?

Chinon to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Chinon to Bern train arrive?

Chinon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tours station.

Can I drive from Chinon to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Bern is 653 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Chinon to Bern.

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

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

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

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 Lausanne
best
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Marne La Vallee ChessyTgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to LausanneTgv
4. Take the train from Lausanne to BernIc1 / ...
10h 6m
CHF 400–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bern
15h 44m
CHF 45–152
Drive 653.2 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Bern653.2 km
7h 59m
CHF 105–151
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
8h 48m
CHF 157–431
Train
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to Paris BercyTer
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
10h 8m
CHF 102–292
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
13h 16m
CHF 84–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chinon to ToursTer
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
18h 7m
CHF 62–112
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from Tours to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 44m
CHF 110–289
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 1m
CHF 159–416
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Chinon to Tours
2. Take the train from Tours to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
10h 41m
CHF 93–274

Chinon to Bern by train

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10h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.2 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to Bern via Tours, St Pierre Des Corps, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Lausanne in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to Bern via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Peupliers, Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau in around 15h 44m.

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