How to travel from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA), Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)Bern if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 89($90)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Geneva Airport (GVA).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA)

There are several options for getting from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA) by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 21 ($21) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 32 ($32).

The distance between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA). It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA) with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 5m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA). Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA). It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva and Genève Cornavin. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA). Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Geneva International Airport (GVA) from Bern is to drive which will take 1h 35m and cost around CHF 32 ($32).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA). We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA). The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 89 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Geneva International Airport (GVA)

Transport options from Bern to Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
CHF 89($90)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 5m
CHF 280($285)
every 30 mins358km (222 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
CHF 21($21)
every 3 hours183km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
CHF 32($32)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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