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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bern takes 14h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

14h 29m
Duration
1,364 km
Distance
CHF 414
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Chester to Bern train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Chester and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Bern at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 54m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 54m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 24m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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: 1,364.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 29m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bern via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 49m.

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