The average train between Bern and France takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Bern to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bern and France. The earliest departure is at 7:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into France at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to France. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at France station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Bern to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Bern and France is 425 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 6h 6m.