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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Bern is to bus via Zurich which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 40m.

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 65 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Bern. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Bern via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

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 Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Rome to Bern?

The distance between Rome and Bern is 825 km. The road distance is 885.8 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 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Bern train from?

Rome to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 40m.

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 Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Bern is 886 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m 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.

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

Book your Rome to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ 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 CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BernEc
7h 23m
CHF 87–204
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Zurich Bus StationN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to BernN882 / ...
14h 40m
CHF 37–114
Drive 885.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Bern885.8 km
9h 1m
CHF 141–204
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 47m
CHF 69–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Payerne
18h 13m
CHF 86–107
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Basel (BSL)FCO - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
6h 15m
CHF 76–242
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Bern
7h 31m
CHF 97–297
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FCO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 12m
CHF 69–257
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig to Bern
7h 30m
CHF 95–285

Rome to Bern by train

23Weekly Trains

7h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 824.8 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Bern via Milano Centrale in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Bern via Zurich Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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