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 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 50m and costs €170 - €370.

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 Car Terminal Neufeld 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 St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Bern to Caen?

The distance between Bern and Caen is 865 km. The road distance is 778 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 50m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld 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 50m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Caen bus arrive?

Bern to Caen bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lausanne Bus 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 778 km. It takes approximately 8h 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?

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Bern to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 50m
€179–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lausanne Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
13h 10m
€57–104
Drive 778 km
1. Drive from Bern to Caencar 778 km
8h
€135–195
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 4m
€202–526
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
2. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
3. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Villetrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Dijon to Aéroport Orly 4bus
5. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
12h 50m
€125–282
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 2m
€189–529
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
€228–629
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
9h 10m
€207–495
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 52m
€164–482
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane GVA - CFR
9h 39m
€191–469

Bern to Caen by train and subway

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7h 50mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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 St Lazare in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Caen via Lausanne and Paris in around 13h 10m.

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