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 85 - SFr 220 and takes 10h 17m.

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 150 - SFr 600.

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, Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Trieste to Bern?

The distance between Trieste and Bern is 743 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 which takes 10h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m 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 10h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 270 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, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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 Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain Ic
10h 4m
CHF 129–252
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 Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 17m
CHF 89–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Bernbus
13h
CHF 184–266
Drive 692 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Berncar 692 km
7h 45m
CHF 110–159
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 153–570
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 Wolhusen to Berntrain Re7
13h 42m
CHF 177–392
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 253–669
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Basel (BSL)plane TRS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 11m
CHF 101–320
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 14m
CHF 233–649
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 177–779

Trieste to Bern by train

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Distance: 743.1 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bern via Venezia Mestre, Arth-Goldau, and Luzern in around 10h 4m. 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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