The average train between Bern and Calais takes 17h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Calais. 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 twice daily between Bern and Calais. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Calais at 4:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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22h 51m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Calais station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Bern to Calais train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Calais train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Bern to Calais train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Calais is 603.7 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Calais Ville via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 10h 20m.