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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Bern is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Bern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Bern via Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Lille to Bern?

The distance between Lille and Bern is 862 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lille to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Bern train from?

Lille to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Bern?

The best way to get from Lille to Bern is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lille to Bern bus arrive?

Lille to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to Bern train arrive?

Lille to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lille to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Bern is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Lille to Bern.

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

Book your Lille to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 350+ hotels available in Bern.

Lille to Bern - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Lille 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 Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 26m
CHF 132–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus N506 / ...
11h 50m
CHF 40–78
Drive 645.3 km
1. Drive from Lille to Berncar 645.3 km
7h 59m
CHF 101–146
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 1m
CHF 122–266
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres 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 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 138–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 56m
CHF 51–106
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
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
5h 52m
CHF 133–377
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 51m
CHF 125–347
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 24m
CHF 92–226
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 31m
CHF 142–334
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 57m
CHF 132–347
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 44m
CHF 97–307

Lille to Bern by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 862.5 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Bern via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Bern via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 50m.

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