How to travel from Bern to Nice, France
The distance between Bern and Nice is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bern to Nice 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 Nice → Bern if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Brig
Take the train to Brig then Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€38($38)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Genève then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Nice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bern to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Bern and Nice is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (225 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Bern and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, SNCF, BLS AG and Trenitalia run train services between Bern and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
FlixBus and Dimaio run regular bus services between Bern and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Bern and Nice. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €405 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Nice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €360($360) | every 30 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
| Train to Basel SBB, Fly | 2h 55m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly | 3h 25m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 468km (291 miles) |
| Train to Basel SBB, plane | 4h 15m | €280($280) | hourly | 802km (499 miles) |
| Train to Genève, plane | 5h 25m | €365($365) | every 3 hours | 631km (392 miles) |
Train via Brig + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train | 7h 55m | €405($405) | twice daily | 853km (530 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | €38($38) | 4 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 55m | €125($125) | once daily | 830km (516 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €120($120) | on demand | 604km (375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bern and Nice
Train operators
BLS AG
Airlines
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Bus companies
Airports near Nice
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Nice
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Nice
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nice