How to get from Bern to Geneva
- 129 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 15m
- 30 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 56m
direct
Train
€37
Cheapest
2h 15m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 4 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bern to Geneva. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 129 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
129 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Reading date not recorded | 3h 41m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€33Reading date not recorded3h 41m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bern to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bern → Genevabus
FlixBus·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Bern to Geneva
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€152Departures from Bern to Geneva
SBB runs 30 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:04 and the last at 19:34.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 30 | 05:04 | 19:34 |
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 02:25 | 19:45 |
All departuresSBB
- 05:04
- 05:34
- 06:04
- 06:34
- 07:04
- 07:34
- 08:04
- 08:34
- 09:04
- 09:34
- 10:04
- 10:34
- 11:04
- 11:34
- 12:04
- 12:34
- 13:04
- 13:34
- 14:04
- 14:34
- 15:04
- 15:34
- 16:04
- 16:34
- 17:04
- 17:34
- 18:04
- 18:34
- 19:04
- 19:34
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:25
- 03:00
- 03:20
- 03:25
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 04:25
- 04:30
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 05:55
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:55
- 07:45
- 08:05
- 09:05
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 16:15
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 19:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bern to Geneva works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bern to Geneva, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Bern to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bern to Geneva?
The most useful route takes about 2h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Bern to Geneva?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:04 and the last at 19:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Bern to Geneva?
30 a day with SBB, between 05:04 and 19:34.
When is the first bus from Bern to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:25 and the last at 19:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bern to Geneva?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 02:25 and 19:45.
How far is Geneva from Bern?
About 129 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bern to Geneva cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bern to Geneva?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Bern to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Geneva?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026