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Kunstmuseum Bern
Major art museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present and changing exhibitions in a central Bern location.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£38
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
1 h 51 m
Trains on 10 Oct
41
Distance
130 km
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 £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 41 trains from Geneva to Bern, including 32 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 1455 | 1455
RE 33 18445 | 18445 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 10705 | 10705
IC 10901 | 10901
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507
IC 1 737 | 737
IC 1 10713 | 10713
IC 1 10727 | 10727
IC 10907 | 10907
IC 1 10717 | 10717
IC 1 10729 | 10729Trains from Geneva to Bern run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Bern trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · S 40 24611 | 24611 · RE 2 3805 | 3805 | 4:08 Geneva station | 2h43 | 6:51 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 4:08 Geneva station | 2h48 | 6:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 66 3209 | 3209 | 4:46 Geneva station | 2h22 | 7:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 Geneva station | 1h53 | 7:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 | 5:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 7:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 66 3213 | 3213 | 6:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 8:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 8:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 6:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 9:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 8:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 7:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 9:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 9:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18461 | 18461 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 | 7:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 10:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 | 8:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 10:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 10:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 8:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 11:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 9:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 11:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 11:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 9:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 12:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 10:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 12:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 12:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 10:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 13:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 11:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 13:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 13:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 11:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 14:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 12:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 14:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 14:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 12:38 Geneva station | 2h30 | 15:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 14:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 13:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 15:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 13:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 15:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 13:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 15:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 | 14:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 16:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 14:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 16:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 14:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 16:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 | 15:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 17:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 15:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 17:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 15:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 17:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 | 16:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 18:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 16:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 18:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 16:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 | 17:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 19:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 17:31 Geneva station | 1h55 | 19:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 | 17:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 66 3237 | 3237 | 18:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 20:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 18:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 20:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 | 18:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 20:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IR 66 3239 | 3239 | 19:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 21:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 19:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 21:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2537 | 2537 | 19:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 21:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IR 66 3241 | 3241 | 20:05 Geneva station | 2h03 | 22:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 20:35 Geneva station | 1h51 | 22:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 20:54 Geneva station | 2h02 | 22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1837 | 1837 · IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 66 3243 | 3243 | 21:05 Geneva station | 2h01 | 23:06 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 21:20 Geneva station | 2h06 | 23:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 | 21:37 Geneva station | 2h19 | 23:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IR 90 1839 | 1839 · IC 5 543 | 543 · IR 66 3245 | 3245 | 22:05 Geneva station | 2h01 | 0:06 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1741 | 1741 · IC 51 1643 | 1643 · IR 65 3392 | 3392 | 22:24 Geneva station | 2h28 | 0:52 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 | 22:37 Geneva station | 2h23 | 1:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
RE 33 18493 | 18493 · B N17 91703 | 91703 | 23:37 Geneva station | 3h28 | 3:05 Bern | 1 change | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 | 1:08 Geneva station | 3h17 | 4:25 Bern | 2 changes | |
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Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major art museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present and changing exhibitions in a central Bern location.
Museum in Paul Klee-inspired architecture, presenting the artist’s work alongside temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Museum devoted to Albert Einstein’s life, work and years in Bern, with multimedia displays in the historic centre.
Arcaded medieval streets, fountains and sandstone buildings make this the essential area for walking, shopping and city views.
Rose garden on a hillside above the river, offering classic panoramas over Bern’s rooftops, bridges and cathedral.
Riverside park and terrace beside the Federal Palace, popular for relaxing and for open views towards the Aare valley and Alps.
A hearty Bernese platter of smoked pork, beef tongue, sausages, sauerkraut and beans. It is a classic festive dish strongly associated with Bern.
A rich potato dish from the Bern region, cooked with potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese. It is a rustic farmhouse speciality of the Emmental.
A strong hard cheese from the Bernese Oberland and Emmental area. It is one of Switzerland’s best-known traditional cheeses and often served in slices or fondue.
Elegant dining room overlooking the River Aare, serving refined seasonal cuisine with Swiss ingredients and polished service.
Long-standing Bern institution known for hearty Swiss specialities, sausages and rösti in a lively, wood-panelled tavern atmosphere.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional vaulted setting in the Old Town.
Bern is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and local transport costs for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up bills or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small tips are common in cafés and taxis.
Official public transport app
Bern Hauptbahnhof -> Bundesplatz, Bern
The most popular day trips by train from Bern are Interlaken, Lucerne, Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bern on Omio.

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is known as a gateway to the Jungfrau region. Its grand old hotels, riverfront setting and steady outdoor buzz give the town a polished but relaxed Alpine feel.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 44m.

Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 1m.

Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 56m.

Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 45m.

Lausanne is known for its Olympic heritage, hillside setting and views across Lake Geneva to the Alps. A medieval centre, lively university life and the Ouchy waterfront give it an energetic yet relaxed character.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 9m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Bern by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Bern trains use the Genève to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Bern Wankdorf. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
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