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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Bern via Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Bern. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Bern via Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Bern?

The distance between Dunkirk and Bern is 972 km. The road distance is 713.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Dunkirk to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Bern bus from?

Dunkirk to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Bern train from?

Dunkirk to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Bern?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 14h.

Where does the Dunkirk to Bern bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Bern bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Bern train arrive?

Dunkirk to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Bern is 713 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Dunkirk to Bern.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dunkirk 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 28m
CHF 169–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 712 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus
14h
CHF 45–95
Drive 713.3 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Berncar 713.3 km
8h 44m
CHF 112–161
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 9m
CHF 147–355
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 42m
CHF 159–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
15h 8m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 57m
CHF 160–396
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
8h 33m
CHF 132–335
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
4. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
10h 34m
CHF 124–325
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 55m
CHF 135–364

Dunkirk to Bern by train and foot

39Weekly Services

8h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 972.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Bern via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Bern via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h.

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