What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to France?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to France is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to France?

The fastest way to get from Bern to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to France. However, there are services departing from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lausanne and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and France?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to France. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Bern to France?

The distance between Bern and France is 623 km. The road distance is 527.5 km.

How do I travel from Bern to France without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €150 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Bern to France?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bern to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to France bus from?

Bern to France bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Bern to France train from?

Bern to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to France?

The best way to get from Bern to France is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Bern to France bus arrive?

Bern to France bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lausanne Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to France train arrive?

Bern to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to France is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Bern to France.

Where can I stay near France?

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Bern to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bern to France by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 19m
€152–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus FlixBus 479 / ...
10h 16m
€47–80
Drive 527.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Pariscar 527.5 km
6h 21m
€93–134
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
5h 17m
€152–417
Train via Danjoutin
1. Take the train from Delémont to Delletrain R1
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
7h 18m
€125–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 33m
€88–203
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 58m
€138–374
Train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
5h 15m
€91–299
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
6h 6m
€106–323

Bern to France by train and subway

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 623.4 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Bern to Hôtel de Ville via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Lausanne, Paris, and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès in around 10h 16m.

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