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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Lille is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Lille is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €160 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lille via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Lille Flandres via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Bern to Lille?

The distance between Bern and Lille is 857 km. The road distance is 644.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 5m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Bern to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Lille?

The best way to get from Bern to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 7h 5m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Bern to Lille bus arrive?

Bern to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bern to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Lille is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Bern to Lille.

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

Book your Bern to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Lille?

Book your Bern to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 793+ hotels available in Lille.

Bern to Lille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Lille 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 Paris
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 Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
7h 5m
€166–357
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
11h 26m
€53–92
Drive 644.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lillecar 644.6 km
7h 59m
€111–161
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 33m
€142–365
Train
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 Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 36m
€184–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
12h 21m
€78–182
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 53m
€158–427
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 53m
€164–498
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 45m
€125–360
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h
€167–423
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane GVA - LIL
6h 46m
€129–423

Bern to Lille by train

5Weekly Trains

7h 5mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.2 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Lille Flandres via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 26m.

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