There are 5 ways to get from Merate to Bern by train (Trenitalia), 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
5h 13mCHF 59–106Drive 305.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Merate to Berncar 305.6 km
3h 56mCHF 51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus
6h 55mCHF 65–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 16mCHF 107–244Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
- Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
6h 45mCHF 77–120
Merate to Bern by train and tram (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merate to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Merate to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merate to Bern. However, there are services departing from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi and arriving at Bern via Como - San Rocchetto, Como and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Merate to Bern. However, there are services departing from Cernusco-Merate and arriving at Bern via stazione garibaldi m2 m5 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Merate and Bern is 294 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.
The best way to get from Merate to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Merate to Bern, including transfers.
Merate to Bern bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi station.
Merate to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Merate to Bern is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Merate, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Bern via Como San Giovanni, Como - San Rocchetto, Como - S. Zenone, Como, and Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–75
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Merate to Bern bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.
Merate to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Bern is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Merate to Bern.
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