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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Bern is to bus via Bayonne which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Bern is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Bern. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Bern. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Bern via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Irun to Bern?

The distance between Irun and Bern is 1396 km. The road distance is 1027.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Bern without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 450.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Irun to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Irun to Bern train from?

Irun to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Bern?

The best way to get from Irun to Bern is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus via Bayonne, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Irun to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irun to Bern train arrive?

Irun to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Bern is 1028 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Irun to Bern.

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

Book your Irun to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Irun 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
best
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
10h 53m
CHF 121–447
Bus via Bayonne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to BernBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 35m
CHF 55–80
Drive 1,027.6 km
1. Drive from Irun to Bern1,027.6 km
10h 38m
CHF 167–241
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 4m
CHF 90–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to BernFlixBus N1156
18h 5m
CHF 80–120
Fly San Sebastián Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Basel (BSL)EAS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 23m
CHF 129–274
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Bern
9h 37m
CHF 136–402
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 56m
CHF 87–276
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)BOD - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
10h 2m
CHF 127–327
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)BIO - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h
CHF 99–246

Irun to Bern by train and subway

35Weekly Services

10h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396.4 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bern 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–80 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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