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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bern is to train via Milan which costs SFr 95 - SFr 200 and takes 9h 4m.

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 250 - SFr 700.

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 Željeznički kolodvor and Rijeka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

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 Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Trieste to Bern?

The distance between Trieste and Bern is 664 km. The road distance is 693.7 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 which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m 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 which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 300 and takes 13h 3m.

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 694 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m 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
best
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 / ...
9h 1m
CHF 129–268
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
9h 4m
CHF 99–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luzernbus
3. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ic
12h 39m
CHF 205–460
Drive 693.7 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Berncar 693.7 km
7h 43m
CHF 111–160
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 251–669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Bernbus
13h 3m
CHF 198–298
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 287–782
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Geneva International 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 13m
CHF 277–752
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 48m
CHF 235–928
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane ZAG - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 57m
CHF 193–903

Trieste to Bern by train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.8 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bern via Venezia Mestre and Brig in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Bern via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Željeznički kolodvor, Fiumara B, and Rijeka in around 13h 3m.

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