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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Bern is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Bern is to drive which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Bern. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Bern via Perpignan - Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Bern. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Bern via Perpignan, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Portbou to Bern?

The distance between Portbou and Bern is 835 km. The road distance is 773.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Bern without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Portbou to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Bern bus from?

Portbou to Bern bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Bern train from?

Portbou to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Bern?

The best way to get from Portbou to Bern is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the Portbou to Bern bus arrive?

Portbou to Bern bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Portbou to Bern train arrive?

Portbou to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Bern is 774 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Portbou to Bern.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Portbou to Bern by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to PerpignanTer
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
10h 45m
CHF 93–304
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BCN - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 52m
CHF 68–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Bern
15h 7m
Drive 773.8 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Bern773.8 km
7h 45m
CHF 123–178
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BCN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
8h 37m
CHF 80–234
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Avignon CentreTer
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to GeneveTgv
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
11h 33m
CHF 141–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Avignon CentreTer
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
12h 55m
CHF 90–189
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Sants
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)BCN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 4m
CHF 72–209
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)TLS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 31m
CHF 105–303
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)TLS - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
10h 18m
CHF 98–268

Portbou to Bern by train

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 834.6 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Bern via Perpignan, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Bern via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle, Perpignan - Bus Station, and Montpellier in around 15h 7m.

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