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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Bern is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Bern. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Bern via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Bern. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Bern via Angouleme, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Saintes to Bern?

The distance between Saintes and Bern is 1208 km. The road distance is 750.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Bern without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Saintes to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Bern bus from?

Saintes to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Bern?

The best way to get from Saintes to Bern is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Saintes to Bern bus arrive?

Saintes to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Saintes to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Bern is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Saintes to Bern.

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

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

Book your Saintes to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Saintes 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
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 11m
CHF 220–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bernbus FlixBus N1149
14h 45m
CHF 57–108
Drive 750.8 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Berncar 750.8 km
8h 53m
CHF 120–173
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes 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 47m
CHF 129–363
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
15h 21m
CHF 104–254
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 46m
CHF 87–323
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes 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 45m
CHF 99–323
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 34m
CHF 116–368
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
4. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
10h 58m
CHF 134–372

Saintes to Bern by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,207.9 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Saintes to Bern via Angouleme, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Bern via Bordeaux in around 14h 45m.

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