The average train between Dover and Bern takes 12h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 every 4 hours between Dover and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Bern at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Bern station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Dover to Bern train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Bern train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Dover to Bern train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Bern is 644.4 km. The road distance is 1,254 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 4m.