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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Bern is to bus via Genoa which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Bern is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Bern. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Bern via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Siena to Bern?

The distance between Siena and Bern is 636 km. The road distance is 678.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Bern without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Siena to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Bern bus from?

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

Where does the Siena to Bern bus arrive?

Siena to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Can I drive from Siena to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Bern is 678 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Siena to Bern.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 367+ hotels available in Bern.

Siena to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Siena to Bern by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
8h 5m
CHF 88–190
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Genoabus 516 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Bernbus FlixBus N506
13h
CHF 49–87
Drive 678.3 km
1. Drive from Siena to Berncar 678.3 km
7h 25m
CHF 111–160
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 34m
CHF 146–387
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bernbus
14h 10m
CHF 64–97
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 58m
CHF 139–382
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 13m
CHF 132–410

Siena to Bern by bus and train

24Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.9 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Siena to Bern via Genoa in around 13h.

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