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 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 55m.

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 38m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 430.

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 and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 761.9 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 Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), 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 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Caen to Bern bus arrive?

Caen to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Bern train arrive?

Caen to Bern train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Bern is 762 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Caen to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Caen to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 162–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lausannebus
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bernbus
12h 55m
CHF 50–94
Drive 761.9 km
1. Drive from Caen to Berncar 761.9 km
8h 25m
CHF 120–174
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 39m
CHF 166–491
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 215–614
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 38m
CHF 159–421
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 171–411
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 55m
CHF 183–530
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 140–430
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
10h 35m
CHF 132–422

Caen to Bern by train and subway

45Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.8 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 and Lausanne in around 12h 55m.

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