The average train between Paris and Balerna takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Balerna. 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 Paris and Balerna. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Balerna at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Balerna. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Balerna station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Paris to Balerna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Balerna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Balerna station.
Book your Paris to Balerna train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Balerna is 602.3 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Balerna via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 22m.