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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Bern is to fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 470.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Bern via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Bern. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Bern via Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Bern?

The distance between Poitiers and Bern is 943 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Poitiers to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Bern train from?

Poitiers to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train or bus from Poitiers to Bern?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Poitiers to Bern bus arrive?

Poitiers to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where does the Poitiers to Bern train arrive?

Poitiers to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Bern is 631 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Poitiers to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Poitiers to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Poitiers to Bern by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 26m
CHF 251–689
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bernbus FlixBus N799
14h 5m
CHF 61–109
Drive 630.8 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Berncar 630.8 km
8h 12m
CHF 100–144
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 40m
CHF 151–434
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 201–372
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
12h 32m
CHF 159–387
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 16m
CHF 183–523
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 38m
CHF 121–364
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
7h 16m
CHF 129–468
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
10h 23m
CHF 135–439
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
11h 51m
CHF 199–453

Poitiers to Bern by train and bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 943.5 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bern via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau in around 14h 5m.

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