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Trip Overview

The train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bern takes 7h 39m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Cherbourg-Octeville 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.

7h 39m
Duration
996 km
Distance
CHF 305
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Cherbourg-Octeville to Bern train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bern. The service departs Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:47 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bern at 14:26:00. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville 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.

Map of how to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bern.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 996.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bern via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 8h 53m.

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