What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Caen is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Caen via Lausanne and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Caen via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Bern to Caen?

The distance between Bern and Caen is 865 km. The road distance is 762.8 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Bern to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Caen bus from?

Bern to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Caen train from?

Bern to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Caen?

The best way to get from Bern to Caen is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Caen bus arrive?

Bern to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Bern to Caen train arrive?

Bern to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Caen is 763 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Bern to Caen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Caen?

Book your Bern to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Caen?

Book your Bern to Caen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 540+ hotels available in Caen.

Bern to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 31m
€94–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lausanne106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris479
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caen774 / ...
13h 10m
€46–109
Drive 762.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Caen762.8 km
8h 17m
€134–193
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)LYS - CFR
8h 26m
€205–436
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
16h 47m
€64–123
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 40m
€158–420
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 40m
€152–376
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 44m
€155–379
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 37m
€100–349

Bern to Caen by train and subway

46Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Bern to Caen via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Caen via Lausanne and Paris in around 13h 10m.

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