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The average train between Leicester and Bern takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

12h 9m
Duration
1,235 km
Distance
CHF 381
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
9h 38m
CHF 322–501

Leicester to Bern train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leicester and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Bern at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 13m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 44m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 13m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 44m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 13m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 42m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 44m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 42m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 44m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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: 1,235.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 38m.

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