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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bern is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Bern. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

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 which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

The train from Lugano to Bern takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs once a week.

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.

Where does the Lugano to Bern train arrive?

Lugano to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern 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 331+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Bern by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to BernIc
2h 50m
CHF 55–110
Drive 241.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Bern241.9 km
3h
CHF 39–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251* / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to BernIc6 / ...
3h 28m
Train via Luthern
1. Take the train from Lugano to LuzernIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to BernIr15 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 54–123

Lugano to Bern by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.1 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Bern once a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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