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The average train between Carlisle and Bern takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 38m
Duration
1,610 km
Distance
CHF 439
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 345–664

Carlisle to Bern train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Bern. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 12m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 9m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 12m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 9m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 41m • 4 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 12m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 41m • 4 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 31m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 8m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 39m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Bern? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,610 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 37m.

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