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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Chester takes 18h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 40m
Duration
881 mi
Distance
£354
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Colmar

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  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  5. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train
12h 36m
£296–552

Bern to Chester train times

Trains run twice daily between Bern and Chester. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bern to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 881.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 40m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Bern to Chester via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 36m.

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