The average train between France and Bern takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 4 times a day between France and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from France to Bern. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Bern station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
France to Bern train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Bern train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Bern station.
The distance between France and Bern is 425 km. The road distance is 623 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Bern via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 5h 36m.