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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

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 Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Bern. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Bern via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Siena to Bern?

The distance between Siena and Bern is 659 km. The road distance is 678.1 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 train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 do I catch the Siena to Bern train from?

Siena to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Bern?

The best way to get from Siena to Bern is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Siena to Bern bus arrive?

Siena to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Siena to Bern train arrive?

Siena to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Bern is 678 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Siena to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Siena to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Siena to Bern by train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BernEc
8h 18m
CHF 85–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bern
14h 10m
CHF 71–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
2. Take the train from Lugano to BernIc
12h 11m
CHF 81–171
Drive 678.1 km
1. Drive from Siena to Bern678.1 km
7h 22m
CHF 108–156
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 53m
CHF 109–306
Train via Siena
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BernEc
8h 32m
CHF 87–174
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)FLR - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
9h 26m
CHF 126–281
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 31m
CHF 120–347

Siena to Bern by train

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8h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.3 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Bern via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Bern via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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