What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern is to bus and line 21 bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Bern. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Thun, Bahnhof via Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz, Meiringen, Bahnhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Bern. However, there are services departing from Andermatt and arriving at Bern via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Bern?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Bern is 180 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern without a car is to train via Brig which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Bern?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Swiss Alps to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Bern bus from?

Swiss Alps to Bern bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz station.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Bern train from?

Swiss Alps to Bern train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Andermatt station.

Train or bus from Swiss Alps to Bern?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Bern is to train via Brig which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Bern bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Bern bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Meiringen, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Bern train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Bern train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Bern is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Swiss Alps to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 367+ hotels available in Bern.

Swiss Alps to Bern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Bern by train, bus, or car

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Train via Brig
best
1. Take the train from Andermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R43 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 73–194
Bus, line 21 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus 162
2. Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Thun, Bahnhofbus 21
6h 34m
CHF 24–36
Drive 156.3 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Berncar 156.3 km
2h 8m
CHF 26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 40m
CHF 52–80

Swiss Alps to Bern by bus and train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Bern via Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, Brig Bahnhofplatz, and Brig in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Bern via Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz, Meiringen, Bahnhof, Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Thun, Bahnhof, and Thun in around 6h 34m.

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