The average train between Lyon and Bern takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 Lyon and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Bern station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Lyon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Lyon to Bern train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Bern is 240.1 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bern via Genève in around 4h 34m.