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 100 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 30m.

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 110 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bern. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Bern via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 470.

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 FlixBus, depart from Madrid 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 43m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 30m.

Where does the Madrid to Bern bus arrive?

Madrid to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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?

Book your Madrid to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 142+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 10 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 111–332
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 6m
CHF 72–287
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 43m
CHF 194–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
23h 30m
CHF 100–170
Drive 1,465.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Berncar 1,465.8 km
14h 37m
CHF 234–337
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 8m
CHF 106–352
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 104–392
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MAD - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
9h 16m
CHF 124–302
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 48m
CHF 232–448
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
24h 40m
CHF 120–242

Madrid to Bern by train

7Weekly Trains

14h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 194Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Bern via Lyon in around 23h 30m.

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