The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Bern
Cheapest price on Oct 16
€32
Average ticket price on Oct 16
€51
Fastest journey on Oct 16
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
1 h 51 m
Trains on Oct 16
67
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Bern will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 67 trains from Geneva to Bern, including 31 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the 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 .
On Fri, Oct 16 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 1 707 | 7075:33 AM1h53Geneva station7:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€321One-way0 transfers
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 70512:27 AM5h59Geneva station6:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€331One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 25074:08 AM2h48Geneva station6:56 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€361One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 66 3209 | 32094:46 AM2h22Geneva station7:08 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€361One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 254310:37 PM2h23Geneva station1:00 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€381One-way1 transfer
IC 1 715 | 7159:35 AM1h51Geneva station11:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€401One-way0 transfers
IC 1 713 | 7138:35 AM1h51Geneva station10:26 AMBern Hauptbahnhof€421One-way0 transfers
IC 1 717 | 71710:35 AM1h51Geneva station12:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€421One-way0 transfers
IC 1 719 | 71911:35 AM1h51Geneva station1:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€411One-way0 transfers
IC 1 721 | 72112:35 PM1h51Geneva station2:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof€411One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Bern
Trains from Geneva to Bern run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 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 €28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Live departures
Geneva to Bern train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Bern trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 1h55 | 7:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 9:24 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 11:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 11:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 | 10:39 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 1:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · S 5 15717 | 15717 | 11:15 PM Geneva station | 6h37 | 5:52 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 5h59 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 2h48 | 6:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · S 40 24611 | 24611 · RE 2 3805 | 3805 | 4:08 AM Geneva station | 2h43 | 6:51 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 66 3209 | 3209 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 7:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 1h53 | 7:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 66 3213 | 3213 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 8:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 8:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 6:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 9:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 9:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 10:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 10:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 11:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 11:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 11:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 12:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 12:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 1:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 1:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 1h51 | 1:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 2h30 | 2:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 2h02 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 2:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 2:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18471 | 18471 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 3:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 3:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 3:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 4:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 4:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 5:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 5:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 5:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18477 | 18477 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 6:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1h51 | 6:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 33 18479 | 18479 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 | 4:54 PM Geneva station | 2h02 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 7:08 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Geneva to Bern
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Geneva to Bern
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.
Which Geneva station do trains to Bern leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Which Bern station do trains from Geneva arrive at?
Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre
Bern Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Getting to Bern Wankdorf from Bern city centre
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Getting to Bern Europaplatz from Bern city centre
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
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