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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Bernby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Bern by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    5h 57m
    CHF 87–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus bus FlixBus N882 / ...
    7h 14m
    CHF 24–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    6h 25m
    CHF 26–43

  4. Drive  360 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Berncar car 360 km
    4h 2m
    CHF 61–88

  5. Train via Ambérieu-en-Bugey

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    6h 39m
    CHF 87–140

Saint-Étienne to Bern by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Bern via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Bern via Lyon in around 7h 14m.

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