What is the cheapest way to get from France to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from France to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from France to Bern?

The fastest way to get from France to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between France and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Bern. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Bern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between France and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from France to Bern. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Bern via Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from France to Bern?

The distance between France and Bern is 624 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.

How do I travel from France to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from France to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from France to Bern?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from France to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Bern bus from?

France to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Bern train from?

France to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Bern?

The best way to get from France to Bern is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the France to Bern bus arrive?

France to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the France to Bern train arrive?

France to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from France to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Bern is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from France to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 369+ hotels available in Bern.

France to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from France to Bern by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 127–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Bernbus FlixBus N799
10h 46m
CHF 52–82
Drive 527.7 km
1. Drive from Paris to Berncar 527.7 km
6h 20m
CHF 94–135
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 34m
CHF 131–311
Train via Hôtel de Ville
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
5h 42m
CHF 182–302
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 33m
CHF 142–302
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 29m
CHF 117–302
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 31m
CHF 77–202

France to Bern by subway and train

84Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.9 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Châtelet to Bern via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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