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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h.

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 20m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m 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 40m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h.

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 44m 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, plane, or train

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 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 40m
CHF 234–515
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bernbus FlixBus N1149
16h
CHF 65–120
Drive 1,027.6 km
1. Drive from Irun to Berncar 1,027.6 km
10h 44m
CHF 164–237
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 56m
CHF 107–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
18h 43m
CHF 107–263
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 54m
CHF 102–356
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 53m
CHF 114–361
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)plane BIQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
9h 38m
CHF 137–530
Fly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIQ - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 20m
CHF 136–441
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 59m
CHF 100–325

Irun to Bern by train and subway

38Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396 km
Duration: 10h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 16h.

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