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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 110 and takes 17h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Bern. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Bern via Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Rome to Bern?

The distance between Rome and Bern is 822 km. The road distance is 885.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Rome to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bern bus from?

Rome to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bern train from?

Rome to Bern train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Bern?

The best way to get from Rome to Bern is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Rome to Bern bus arrive?

Rome to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Bern train arrive?

Rome to Bern train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Rogoredo station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bern is 886 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Rome to Bern.

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

Book your Rome to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 365+ hotels available in Bern.

Rome to Bern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain Ec
7h 1m
CHF 120–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Payernebus
17h 53m
CHF 76–106
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
14h 50m
Drive 885.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Berncar 885.9 km
9h 5m
CHF 140–202
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 47m
CHF 84–266
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
7h 30m
CHF 124–244
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
7h 32m
CHF 102–236
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h
CHF 104–336
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)plane FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 1m
CHF 92–306

Rome to Bern by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.2 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Bern via Rho-Fiera Milano in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 14h 50m.

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