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 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Caen is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €170 - €550.

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 Basel Euroairport FR and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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, Offenburg, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Bern to Caen?

The distance between Bern and Caen is 933 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 via Offenburg which takes 8h 30m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m 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 via Offenburg which takes 8h 30m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Bern to Caen bus arrive?

Bern to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR 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?

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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2814+ hotels available in Caen.

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 via Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
8h 30m
€174–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FRbus
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
13h 55m
€57–102
Drive 762.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Caencar 762.7 km
8h 22m
€134–193
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 32m
€172–461
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
3. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
9h 8m
€163–382
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
2. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5bus
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Caen - Bus Stationbus
13h 57m
€78–182
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 32m
€178–543
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
8h 50m
€206–578
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 39m
€186–470
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
€149–468

Bern to Caen by train and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 932.6 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Caen via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Caen via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris in around 13h 55m.

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