The average train between Durham and Bern takes 15h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 Durham and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 15h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Bern. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Bern station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
Durham to Bern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Bern train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Durham to Bern train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Bern is 1,074.7 km. The road distance is 1,539 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Bern via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 42m.