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The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Bern

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

130 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Geneva to Bern will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

To travel from Geneva to Bern you need to make at least 2 changes.

IC 1 10721 | 10721 · EV EV1 39131 | 39131

12:242h28

Geneva station

14:52Bern

£411One-way

1 change

IC 1 10715 | 10715 · EV EV1 39095 | 39095

09:242h28

Geneva station

11:52Bern

£421One-way

1 change

IC 10909 | 10909 · EV EV1 39143 | 39143

13:232h29

Geneva station

15:52Bern

£421One-way

1 change

IC 10903 | 10903 · EV EV1 39083 | 39083

08:242h28

Geneva station

10:52Bern

£421One-way

1 change

IC 1 10717 | 10717 · EV EV1 39107 | 39107

10:242h28

Geneva station

12:52Bern

£431One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Geneva to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a coach costs an average of £55.

Distance: 129 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£49 Average Price Cheapest	£55 Average Price
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Geneva to Bern train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 July

Last updated at 13:25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 10903 \| 10903 · EV EV1 39083 \| 39083	06:24 Geneva station	2h28	08:52 Bern	1 change
IC 10903 \| 10903 · IC 5 1517 \| 1517 · IR 65 3336 \| 3336	06:24 Geneva station	2h24	08:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IR 90 1813 \| 1813 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · IR 66 3219 \| 3219	06:53 Geneva station	2h15	09:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IC 1 10715 \| 10715 · EV EV1 39095 \| 39095	07:24 Geneva station	2h28	09:52 Bern	1 change
IC 1 10715 \| 10715 · IC 5 1519 \| 1519 · IR 65 3340 \| 3340	07:24 Geneva station	2h24	09:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IR 90 1815 \| 1815 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · IR 66 3221 \| 3221	07:53 Geneva station	2h15	10:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IC 1 10717 \| 10717 · EV EV1 39107 \| 39107	08:24 Geneva station	2h28	10:52 Bern	1 change
IC 1 10717 \| 10717 · IC 5 1521 \| 1521 · IR 65 3344 \| 3344	08:24 Geneva station	2h24	10:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IR 90 1817 \| 1817 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · IR 66 3223 \| 3223	08:53 Geneva station	2h15	11:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IC 10907 \| 10907 · EV EV1 39119 \| 39119	09:24 Geneva station	2h28	11:52 Bern	1 change
IC 10907 \| 10907 · IC 5 1523 \| 1523 · IR 65 3348 \| 3348	09:24 Geneva station	2h24	11:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IR 90 1819 \| 1819 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · IR 66 3225 \| 3225	09:53 Geneva station	2h15	12:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IC 1 10721 \| 10721 · EV EV1 39131 \| 39131	10:24 Geneva station	2h28	12:52 Bern	1 change
IC 1 10721 \| 10721 · IC 5 1525 \| 1525 · IR 65 3352 \| 3352	10:24 Geneva station	2h24	12:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · IR 66 3227 \| 3227	10:53 Geneva station	2h15	13:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
IC 10909 \| 10909 · EV EV1 39143 \| 39143	11:23 Geneva station	2h29	13:52 Bern	1 change
IC 10909 \| 10909 · IC 5 1527 \| 1527 · IR 65 3356 \| 3356	11:23 Geneva station	2h25	13:48 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Geneva to Bern?

The best time to book your train from Geneva to Bern is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Geneva to Bern route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Geneva to Bern per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Geneva to Bern.

Trains

from £27

Coaches

from £8

Journey information

Overview: Train from Geneva to Bern

Switzerland

Trains from Geneva to Bern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

129 km

Average train duration

1h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 51m

First train

00:03

Last train

23:55

Price information

Train companies: SBB trains Geneva to Bern

Find the best trains from Geneva to Bern with Omio's travel partners SBB from £26. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Geneva and Bern. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

Geneva to Bern train information with SBB:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £26

FAQs: Geneva to Bern train

FAQs: Travel by train from Geneva to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Bern.

Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Bern can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Geneva to Bern is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Bern from Geneva is on average 1 h 44 min for the 80 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Bern from Geneva by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Geneva to Bern leaves at 00: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Geneva to Bern leaves at 23: 54.

Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Geneva to Bern with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Geneva to Bern, you can count on SBB for the best way to get you to Bern. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Geneva and Bern and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 54.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Geneva, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bern Hauptbahnhof, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Bern from Geneva is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Geneva to Bern is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Geneva to Bern including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Bern

Geneva

Bern

The major train station for departures in Geneva is Genève-Aéroport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Genève-Aéroport for your trip from Geneva to Bern.

Genève-Aéroport Wifi