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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 500.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Bern. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Bern via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Bern. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Bern via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Tours to Bern?

The distance between Tours and Bern is 847 km. The road distance is 611.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Tours to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Bern train from?

Tours to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Bern?

The best way to get from Tours to Bern is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h.

Where does the Tours to Bern bus arrive?

Tours to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Tours to Bern train arrive?

Tours to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Tours to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Bern is 612 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Tours to Bern.

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

Book your Tours to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 371+ hotels available in Bern.

Tours to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Tours 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 1m
CHF 165–331
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus FlixBus N122 / ...
12h
CHF 53–95
Drive 611.9 km
1. Drive from Tours to Berncar 611.9 km
7h 46m
CHF 99–142
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 39m
CHF 167–487
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
10h 37m
CHF 142–343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 40m
CHF 89–173
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 38m
CHF 175–492
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 52m
CHF 187–467
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps 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
8h 33m
CHF 136–402
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 19m
CHF 164–459

Tours to Bern by train and subway

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7h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.7 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Tours, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bern via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Bern via Lyon in around 12h.

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