There are 8 ways to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Fly to Basel, train
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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Basel Sbb to Bern
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Nantes - Airport to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris to Bern
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
Fly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Fly to Strasbourg, train
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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB)
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel Sbb to Bern
Train via Strasbourg
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Take the train from Nantes to Strasbourg
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
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Take the train from Basel Sbb to Bern
Train
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Take the train from Nantes to Cluses
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Take the train from Cluses to Annemasse
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Take the train from Annemasse to Montreux
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Take the train from Montreux to Zweisimmen
Drive
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Drive from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN)
Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) by bus and train
The journey time between Nantes Airport (NTE) and Berne Airport (BRN) is around 10h 40m and covers a distance of around 1135 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 5m. Operated by TAN - Nantes Métropole, TGV inOui, SNCF and others, the Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) service departs from Aéroport and arrives in Bern Flughafen. Typically 19 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Berne Airport (BRN) is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Berne Airport (BRN) is subject to regional advice.
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Last updated: 25 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 17h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) is to fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN). However, there are services departing from Nantes - Airport and arriving at Muri b. Bern, Gümligenfeld via Paris, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bollwerk and Bern, Wankdorfbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Nantes Airport (NTE) and Berne Airport (BRN) is 690 km. The road distance is 902.9 km.
The best way to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 10h 40m and costs €170 - €300.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN), including transfers.
Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Nantes - Airport station.
The best way to get from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) is to train via Strasbourg which takes 10h 40m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 17h 11m.
The quickest flight from Nantes Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
- Distance: 690 km
- Duration: 3h 51m
What companies run services between Nantes Airport (NTE), France and Berne Airport (BRN), Switzerland?
You can take a train from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) via Gare Sud, Nantes, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Bern, Belp, and Belp, Bahnhof in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Paris, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bollwerk, Bern Wankdorf, Bahnhof, and Bern, Wankdorfbrücke in around 17h 11m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 320
Flights from Nantes to Zurich via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 450
Flights from Nantes to Geneva via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 450
Flights from Nantes to Strasbourg via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 700
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 320
Flights from Nantes to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 320
Flights from Nantes to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nantes to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 200 - SFr 490
Flights from Nantes to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nantes to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 600
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Cluses to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Annemasse to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 28 - SFr 50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 18 - SFr 27
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 7 - SFr 10
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 20
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 120 - SFr 150
- 1st Class
- SFr 150 - SFr 180
Train from Nantes to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 130 - SFr 160
- 1st Class
- SFr 150 - SFr 190
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 25 - SFr 29
- 1st Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 21
- Phone
- +41 21 989 81 90
- Website
- mob.ch
Train from Montreux to Zweisimmen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MOB
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Nantes - Airport to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 18
- Website
- Blablabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN) is 903 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Berne Airport (BRN).
Lufthansa, Air France and easyJet offer flights from Nantes Airport to Basel Airport.
There are 62+ hotels available in Berne Airport (BRN). Prices start at SFr 87 per night.