There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
6h 7mCHF 50–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bernbus FlixBus N506
7h 35mCHF 35–60Drive 446 km
- Drive from Genoa to Berncar 446 km
5h 2mCHF 79–114Fly, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Basel (BSL)plane GOA - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 30mCHF 127–312Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
8h 39mCHF 96–179
Genoa to Bern by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Bern is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Bern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Bern. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Bern via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Genoa and Bern is 404 km. The road distance is 446 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Genoa to Bern, including transfers.
Genoa to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Bern is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Bern via Milano Centrale in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–270
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–430
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 180–600
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como Camerlata to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como Camerlata to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Genoa to Bern train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Bern is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Genoa to Bern.
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