What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Bern is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Bern. However, there are services departing from Rue de Dambach and arriving at Bern via Colmar and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Bern. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Bern via Selestat and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Alsace to Bern?

The distance between Alsace and Bern is 202 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Bern without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Bern?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Alsace to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Bern bus from?

Alsace to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Bern train from?

Alsace to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Bern?

The best way to get from Alsace to Bern is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Alsace to Bern bus arrive?

Alsace to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Alsace to Bern train arrive?

Alsace to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Bern is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Alsace to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Bern?

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There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Bern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 52–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Bernbus FlixBus N839
5h 25m
CHF 16–27
Drive 188.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Berncar 188.2 km
2h
CHF 32–46

Alsace to Bern by train

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Distance: 202.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Bern via Selestat, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue de Dambach to Bern via Selestat Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 5h 25m.

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