There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Bern by train, bus, night train, car 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4 h 42 min
$151 - $234
Cheapest option
Bus • 10 h 29 min
$37 - $67
8 alternative options
Bus, train • 13 h 5 min
$112 - $177
Night train • 6 h 13 min
$40 - $85
Drive • 5 h 52 min
$75 - $110
Fly Paris Orly to Mulhouse, train • 3 h 47 min
$98 - $380
Fly Paris CDG to Basel, train • 5 h 22 min
$95 - $352
Fly Paris CDG to Zurich, train • 5 h 21 min
$112 - $352
Fly Paris Orly to Geneva, train • 5 h 48 min
$95 - $280
Fly Paris CDG to Geneva, train • 6 h 18 min
$107 - $322
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Bern is to bus which costs 30€ - 60€ and takes 10 h 29 min.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Bern is to fly and train which costs 85€ - 330€ and takes 3 h 47 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Bern. However, there are services departing from Saint-Michel - Saint-Germain and arriving at Bern via Paris, Massy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 29 min.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Bern. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6 h 13 min.
The distance between Paris and Bern is 435 km. The road distance is 562.7 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4 h 42 min and costs 130€ - 210€.
It takes approximately 4 h 42 min to get from Paris to Bern, including transfers.
Paris to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Massy station.
Paris to Bern train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Bern is to train which takes 4 h 42 min and costs 130€ - 210€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 60€ and takes 10 h 29 min.
- Distance: 271.9 miles
- Duration: 4 h 42 min
What companies run services between Paris, France and Bern, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paris to Bern via Strasbourg and Basel SBB in around 4 h 42 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Bern once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $65 and the journey takes 9 h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $440
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $470
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $360
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $430
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $360
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $430
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $950
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $430
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,300
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $85 - $100
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $85 - $100
- 1st Class
- $120 - $170
Deutsche Bahn is the German railway company, and the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe. Based in Berlin, Deutsche Bahn was founded in 1994, and offers many different types of rail transportation including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $130
- Website
- bahn.de
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $90
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 13 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $70 - $85
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris, Massy to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris Gallieni to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Schedules at
- eurolines.fr
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Mulhouse Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Paris to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Paris to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Bern is 563 km. It takes approximately 5 h 52 min to drive from Paris to Bern.
Air France offers flights from Paris Orly Airport to Mulhouse Airport.
Book your Paris to Bern train tickets online with Loco2, Loco2 and Loco2.
There are 161+ hotels available in Bern. Prices start at $90 USD per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to bus which takes 15 min and costs 9€.