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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bern is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Madrid - South Station and arriving at Bern via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bern. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Bern via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Madrid to Bern?

The distance between Madrid and Bern is 1377 km. The road distance is 1465.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bern without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 40m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Madrid to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bern bus from?

Madrid to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Madrid - South Station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bern train from?

Madrid to Bern train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Bern?

The best way to get from Madrid to Bern is to train via Barcelona which takes 14h 40m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 22h 25m.

Where does the Madrid to Bern bus arrive?

Madrid to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Bern train arrive?

Madrid to Bern train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Bern is 1466 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Madrid to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Madrid to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Bern by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 10m
CHF 91–302
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAD - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
9h 8m
CHF 70–278
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
14h 40m
CHF 181–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 25m
CHF 89–169
Drive 1,465.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Berncar 1,465.8 km
14h 37m
CHF 236–340
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Basel (BSL)plane MAD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 14m
CHF 89–292
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 9m
CHF 101–312
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
14h 49m
CHF 212–431
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
24h 21m
CHF 161–373

Madrid to Bern by train

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14h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,377.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bern via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid - South Station to Bern via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 22h 25m.

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