What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Bern is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Bern. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Bern via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Bern?

The distance between Loire Valley and Bern is 976 km. The road distance is 670.4 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 320.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Bern?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Loire Valley to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Bern bus from?

Loire Valley to Bern bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Bern?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Bern is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 1m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Bern bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Bern bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Bern is 670 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Loire Valley to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 317+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Loire Valley 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 Port Boulet to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 177–317
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
10h 40m
CHF 89–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Geneva - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Bern106 / ...
19h 1m
Drive 670.4 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Bern670.4 km
8h 3m
CHF 109–158
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 43m
CHF 107–300
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
10h 36m
CHF 120–361
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Port Boulet 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 21m
CHF 110–453
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
22h 6m
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
10h 41m
CHF 114–326
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGV
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv 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
10h 33m
CHF 161–489

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL) flights

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3h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 975.9 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bern via Port Boulet, St Pierre Des Corps, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Bern via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Geneva in around 19h 1m.

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