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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Bern is to train and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 480.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bern via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bern via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Caen to Bern?

The distance between Caen and Bern is 865 km. The road distance is 777.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Caen to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Bern train from?

Caen to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Bern?

The best way to get from Caen to Bern is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 14h.

Where does the Caen to Bern bus arrive?

Caen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Caen to Bern train arrive?

Caen to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Bern is 777 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Caen to Bern.

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

Book your Caen to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 141+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Caen to Bern 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
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 40m
CHF 169–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Bernbus FlixBus N799
14h
CHF 55–95
Drive 777.2 km
1. Drive from Caen to Berncar 777.2 km
8h 3m
CHF 123–177
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 40m
CHF 173–488
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 53m
CHF 226–635
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 39m
CHF 176–478
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain
8h 56m
CHF 209–550
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 53m
CHF 178–458
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 46m
CHF 152–447
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Basel (BSL)plane CFR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
14h 9m
CHF 154–601
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
11h 1m
CHF 127–403

Caen to Bern by train and subway

45Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.9 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Bern via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Bern via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 14h.

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