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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Paris is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Paris is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Paris. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Paris Est via Basel SBB and Offenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bern to Paris?

The distance between Bern and Paris is 691 km. The road distance is 527.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Paris without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Bern to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Paris?

The best way to get from Bern to Paris is to train via Offenburg which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Bern to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Paris?

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

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

Book your Bern to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 22946+ hotels available in Paris.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Paris 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
5h 56m
€135–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Parisbus FlixBus 479
9h 40m
€36–80
Drive 527.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Pariscar 527.4 km
6h 18m
€91–131
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
5h 5m
€145–376
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 56m
€123–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
12h 11m
€65–110
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 11m
€140–337
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
6h 18m
€148–321
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
6h 7m
€109–312

Bern to Paris by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Paris Est via Basel SBB and Offenburg in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Magenta via Lausanne, Paris, and Neuilly Porte Maillot in around 9h 40m.

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