How to travel from Marseille to Bern, Switzerland
The distance between Marseille and Bern is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Bern by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bern → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costCHF 260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Geneve and then to Bern.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical costCHF 190($190)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Bern.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costCHF 34($35)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Bern
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Bern by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 34 ($35) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 260 ($260).
The distance between Marseille and Bern is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Marseille and Bern by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx CHF 260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 34 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Bern. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Marseille and Bern. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Bern. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Marseille and Bern. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Bern is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Bern. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Bern. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Bern is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 350 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Bern
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | CHF 260($260) | 5 times a day | 637km (396 miles) |
| Fly to Strasbourg (SXB), train | 4h 15m | CHF 240($245) | 5 times a day | 880km (547 miles) |
| Train to Antibes, plane | 5h 15m | CHF 205($205) | every 4 hours | 770km (479 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | CHF 405($410) | every 4 hours | 783km (486 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 5h 25m | CHF 190($190) | every 3 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Train | 5h 35m | CHF 350($355) | twice daily | 630km (392 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | CHF 34($35) | twice daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | CHF 125($125) | on demand | 617km (383 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Bern
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Bus companies
Airports near Bern
The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bern
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Bern
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Bern