The average train between Bern and La Défense takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to La Défense. 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 4 times a day between Bern and La Défense. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:36 PM which arrives into La Défense at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bern to La Défense? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at La Défense station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Bern to La Défense train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to La Défense train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Bern and La Défense is 444.1 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Bern to La Défense via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 6h 26m.