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How to get from Bern to Geneva by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Bern to Geneva in Genève, take the IR15 train from Bern station to Genève station. Next, take the 18 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Train - IR15IR15
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Bern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bern
  • 2
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Grand-Lancy, Palettes
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via IR15 and 14

To get from Bern to Geneva in Genève, take the IR15 train from Bern station to Genève station. Next, take the 14 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - IR15IR15
Light Rail - 1414
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Bern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bern
  • 2
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1414
    Wait for light rail
    14
    Bernex, Vailly
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bern to Geneva

The distance between Bern, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 158.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bern to Geneva by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bern

Bern is located at Bern, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Bern, Zytglogge.

Train stations close to Bern:

  • Bern Weissenbühl

Bus stations close to Bern:

  • Bern, Zytglogge
  • Bern, Henkerbrünnli
  • Bern, Obergericht

Gondola stations close to Bern:

  • Bern Matte
  • Bern Münsterplattform

Funicular stations close to Bern:

  • Bern (Marzilibahn)
  • Bern Marzili

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Plainpalais.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Cathédrale
  • Genève, Cirque
  • Genève, Molard

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)

Alternative route by light rail and train via IR15 and 14

To get from Bern to Geneva in Genève, take the IR15 train from Bern station to Genève station. Next, take the 14 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - IR15IR15
Light Rail - 1414
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Bern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bern
  • 2
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 1414
    Wait for light rail
    14
    Bernex, Vailly
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line IR15, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bern to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line IR15, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct train between Bern and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bern to Geneva?

    The IR15 train line goes from Genève-Aéroport station near Bern in Geneve to Genève station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Genève station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bern to Geneva by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Bern in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and light rail is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bern to get to Geneva?

    Get on the IR15 train from the Genève-Aéroport station near Bern in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bern and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Genève station, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

  • When is the first train from Bern to Geneva?

    The first train from Bern in Geneve to Geneva in Genève is Genève-Aéroport - Luzern. It leaves the Bern station at 7:02 AM.

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