St. Margrethen to Bern train travel explained

Want to know how to get from St. Margrethen to Bern by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from St. Margrethen to Bern take around 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 176 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Margrethen is scheduled to depart at around  00:13. The last departure is usually at around 23:13. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 30 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 34 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$66.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Bern, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bern.

Is there a direct train from St. Margrethen to Bern?

The journey between St. Margrethen and Bern usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from St. Margrethen to Bern every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from St. Margrethen to Bern?

The St. Margrethen to Bern train travel takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the St. Margrethen to Bern train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bern leaving St. Margrethen at around 00:13 and the last train leaving at around 23:13. This is the same at the weekend.