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Bern to Zweisimmen by train
How to take the rail journey from Bern to Zweisimmen
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From Bern to Zweisimmen by train
Journey Summary
1hr 19min
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Zweisimmen
Connect in Zweisimmen for trains operated by MOB on to Lenk and to Montreux via Gstaad
1 x train per hour
On departure from Bern the trains to heading to Zweissimen are usually joined to other trains which will be heading to Domodossola or Brig.
The two trains are then separated on arrival in Spiez.
You can use the destination info displayed on the exterior and interior of the trains to ensure that you will be seated in the correct part of the train.
Tickets
Book early and save: No*
Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date
*SBB does not offer discounted 'Supersaver Tickets' for this journey, so you won't save if you book online.
Though seat reservations are available for this journey and they cost 5 CHF per person.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| SBB | * |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
For the time being BLS typically operates its Lotschberger trains on this route, despite this route not involving a journey through the Lotschberg Tunnel.
Though the plan is for the brand new Mika trains to be introduced.
After departure from Thun station, between there and Spiez the lovely Thunersee can be seen on the left.
The train will reverse direction on departure from Spiez and for most of the journey between there and Zweissimen the railway follows the River Simme through a dramatic valley until journey's end.
South of Wimmis station the train will briefly travel through a rocky gorge, which can be seen on the right, though south of Erlenbach the river is on the left.
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