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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Bern is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Bern. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Bern. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Bern via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Genoa to Bern?

The distance between Genoa and Bern is 467 km. The road distance is 445 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Genoa to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Bern train from?

Genoa to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Bern?

The best way to get from Genoa to Bern is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Genoa to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genoa to Bern train arrive?

Genoa to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Bern is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Genoa to Bern.

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

Book your Genoa to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Bern?

Book your Genoa to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 142+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Bern by train (Trenitalia), 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
7h 12m
CHF 54–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Bernbus FlixBus N506
7h 35m
CHF 30–55
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Berncar 445 km
4h 58m
CHF 71–102
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 39m
CHF 128–357

Genoa to Bern by train (Trenitalia)

23Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 466.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Bern via Milano Centrale in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week.

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