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 30 - SFr 85 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 drive which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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.

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 29m.

How far is it from Siena to Bern?

The distance between Siena and Bern is 636 km. The road distance is 678.2 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 18m and costs .

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, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Bern?

The best way to get from Siena to Bern is to bus via Genoa which takes 13h and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Siena to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Bern train arrive?

Siena to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 25m to drive from Siena to Bern.

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

Book your Siena to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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 350+ 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 bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
8h 18m
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Genoabus 516 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Bernbus N506
13h
CHF 32–83
Drive 678.2 km
1. Drive from Siena to Berncar 678.2 km
7h 25m
CHF 105–152
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
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
8h 29m
CHF 80–184
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 66–103
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 53m
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 14m

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

36Weekly Planes

2h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.8 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Siena to Bern via Genoa in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Bern via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 8h 29m.

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