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 €55 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

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 27m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Lausanne and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Bern to Caen?

The distance between Bern and Caen is 865 km. The road distance is 762.7 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 27m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 27m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Bern to Caen bus arrive?

Bern to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 22m to drive from Bern to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1426+ 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 SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 27m
€173–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lausannebus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
13h 30m
€57–107
Drive 762.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Caencar 762.7 km
8h 22m
€131–189
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 38m
€177–527
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
9h 12m
€272–796
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 45m
€184–452
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 38m
€176–456
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
9h 4m
€205–595
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 30m
€152–460

Bern to Caen by train and subway

5Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.9 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Caen - Bus Station via Lausanne and Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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