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 €45 - €130 and takes 11h 23m.

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 6h 3m and costs €130 - €450.

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 23m.

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 Europe via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Bern to Lille?

The distance between Bern and Lille is 874 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 which takes 7h 32m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 which takes 7h 32m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 11h 23m.

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 55m 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 2063+ 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, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

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 SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
7h 32m
€147–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
11h 23m
€49–128
Drive 644.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to Lille644.6 km
7h 55m
€111–160
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
6h 41m
€135–317
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille EuropeTgv
7h 58m
€122–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
13h 12m
€58–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
6h 3m
€136–447
Train to Basel, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
6h 3m
€133–423
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 45m
€104–257
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
6h 46m
€107–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namur
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandres
10h 14m
€150–380

Bern to Lille by train

15Weekly Trains

7h 32mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.1 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Lille Europe via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 23m.

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