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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Bern is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Bern. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Bern via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor and Rijeka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Bern. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Bern via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Trieste to Bern?

The distance between Trieste and Bern is 664 km. The road distance is 692 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Bern without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Trieste to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bern bus from?

Trieste to Bern bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Bern train from?

Trieste to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Bern?

The best way to get from Trieste to Bern is to train via Milan which takes 8h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 230 and takes 13h.

Where does the Trieste to Bern bus arrive?

Trieste to Bern bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor station.

Where does the Trieste to Bern train arrive?

Trieste to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Bern is 692 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Trieste to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Trieste to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
8h 38m
CHF 82–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 401
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
12h 22m
CHF 67–126
Drive 692 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Berncar 692 km
7h 45m
CHF 108–156
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 3m
CHF 143–446
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
8h 54m
CHF 119–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Bernbus
13h
CHF 160–222
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 45m
CHF 132–490
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
7h 26m
CHF 127–275
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 24m
CHF 146–576
Shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane ZAG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 51m
CHF 98–576

Trieste to Bern by train

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Distance: 663.8 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bern via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Bern via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Tržnica, and Rijeka in around 13h.

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