The average train between CERN and Bern takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from CERN 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.
Trains run hourly between CERN and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Bern at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Bern. However, there are services departing from CERN station and arriving at Bern station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
CERN to Bern train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève station.
CERN to Bern train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Bern station.
The distance between CERN and Bern is 133.1 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Bern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–150 and the journey takes 1h 51m.