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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to France is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Bern and France?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to France. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cité via Basel SBB, Offenburg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Bern to France?

The distance between Bern and France is 694 km. The road distance is 527.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to France without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Bern to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to France?

The best way to get from Bern to France is to train via Offenburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Bern to France bus arrive?

Bern to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Bern to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to France is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Bern to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22508+ hotels available in France.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bern and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to France. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to France by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 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
6h 7m
€146–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 51m
€48–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
10h 37m
€74–170
Drive 527.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Pariscar 527.4 km
6h 18m
€92–133
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 59m
€117–341
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
6h 48m
€133–291
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
5h 12m
€141–369
Train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
5h 10m
€76–279
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
6h 1m
€90–288

Bern to France by train and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Bern to Cité via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Pont de l'Archevêché via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 51m.

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