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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Caen is to bus and train which costs €80 - €170 and takes 12h 53m.

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 38m and costs €180 - €360.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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 38m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 38m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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, train, car, 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 38m
€184–360
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Parisbus FlixBus N799
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
12h 53m
€83–164
Drive 778 km
1. Drive from Bern to Caencar 778 km
8h
€134–193
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 48m
€183–537
Bus
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
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
€235–616
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 50m
€187–515
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 55m
€196–493
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 40m
€159–481
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane ZRH - CFR
18h 42m
€157–601

Bern to Caen by train and subway

5Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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 38m. 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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