How to travel from Verbier to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Verbier and Bern is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Verbier to Bern by train, cablecar, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Visp and then to Bern.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lausanne P+R and then to Bern.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
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Cablecar and Train

Take the cable car to Le Châble TV then take the train to Martigny then Fribourg/Freiburg and then to Bern.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verbier and Bern

There are several options for getting from Verbier to Bern by train, cablecar, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 30 ($30) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 21 ($21).

The distance between Verbier and Bern is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Verbier and Bern by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verbier to Bern is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Verbier and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verbier and Bern. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verbier to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Châble TV, Martigny and Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Swiss Railways, RegionalAlps, Trenitalia EuroCity and DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano run train services between Verbier and Bern. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Verbier and Bern. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verbier to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Châble VS gare, Martigny gare and Lausanne P+R. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Verbier and Bern. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verbier to Bern. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Bern. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Verbier and Bern. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verbier to Bern is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verbier and Bern

Transport options from Verbier to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
CHF 115($115)
hourly185km (115 miles)
Train via Lausanne2h 35m
CHF 115($115)
hourly183km (114 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
CHF 30($30)
3 times a week209km (130 miles)
Cablecar and Train
2h 25m
CHF 100($100)
5 times a day160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
CHF 21($21)
on demand159km (99 miles)

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Airports near Bern

The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bern
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Bern
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Bern