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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bern is to drive which takes 3h and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bern via Zürich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bern via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Lugano to Bern?

The distance between Lugano and Bern is 269 km. The road distance is 241.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Bern without a car is to train via Luthern which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lugano to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Bern bus from?

Lugano to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Bern train from?

Lugano to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Bern?

The best way to get from Lugano to Bern is to train via Luthern which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 5h.

Where does the Lugano to Bern bus arrive?

Lugano to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Lugano to Bern train arrive?

Lugano to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bern is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Lugano to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Lugano to Bern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 via Luthern
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 10m
CHF 54–121
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Lucernebus
2. Take the train from Wolhusen to Berntrain Re7
5h 20m
CHF 30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h
CHF 36–51
Drive 241.9 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Berncar 241.9 km
3h
CHF 38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
4h 33m
CHF 48–105

Lugano to Bern by train

74Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.1 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Bern via Luzern in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Bern via Zürich in around 5h.

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