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

The cheapest way to get from Villars to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 30 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villars to Bern is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Villars and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Villars to Bern. However, there are services departing from Mairie Villars and arriving at Bern via Saint-Étienne and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Villars and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Villars to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lycee S. Weil and arriving at Bern via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Villars to Bern?

The distance between Villars and Bern is 384 km. The road distance is 362.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Villars to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Villars to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villars to Bern bus from?

Villars to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Étienne station.

Where do I catch the Villars to Bern train from?

Villars to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Train or bus from Villars to Bern?

The best way to get from Villars to Bern is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 30 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Villars to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Villars to Bern train arrive?

Villars to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Villars to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Villars to Bern is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Villars to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 331+ hotels available in Bern.

Villars to Bern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Villars to Bern by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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 Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
7h 8m
CHF 65–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to LyonN706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bern106 / ...
8h 38m
CHF 22–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Airport Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to BernIr15 / ...
7h 57m
CHF 45–87
Drive 362.1 km
1. Drive from Villars to Bern362.1 km
4h 3m
CHF 58–84
Train via Mairie Villars
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
7h 24m
CHF 65–203

Villars to Bern by tram and train

73Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Lycee S. Weil to Bern via Chateaucreux, St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie Villars to Bern via Gaspard Monge, Saint-Étienne, and Lyon in around 8h 38m.

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