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Paris to Bern by train
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First train06:14
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Last train20:23
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey4hr 1m
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Distance436 kilometres
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Trains per day50
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Avg. journey time6hr 2m
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Train operators
Paris to Bern train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Paris to Bern by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Paris to Bern take around 4 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 436 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Paris is scheduled to depart at around 06:16. The last departure is usually at around 20:23 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Paris at around 06:14, with the last train leaving at around 20:23. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 minute.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$94.17.
We think any time is a great time to visit Bern, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bern.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Bern?
The journey between Paris and Bern usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Paris to Bern every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Paris to Bern?
The Paris to Bern train travel takes about 4 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.
What are the Paris to Bern train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bern leaving Paris at around 06:16 and the last train leaving at around 20:23 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Paris at around 06:14, with the final departure at 20:23.
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TGV Lyria
It is very easy to travel by train from Paris to Berne in Switzerland. Comfortable TGV Lyria trains give a direct link between the two capitals, with timings which are very much geared to the business market.
There are plenty of other options, all normally requiring one change of train along the way – that change can be at Basel, Lausanne or Geneva, and it adds up to an hour to the overall journey time between Paris and Berne.
Paris to Bern
Fast direct TGV Lyria trains to Berne leave from Paris Gare de Lyon. In Berne, these trains arrive at the main station, from where it is a short walk east into the Old Town. The direct train from Paris to Berne leaves Paris early evening, returning from Switzerland to Paris the following morning. Additional options, all requiring a change of train, are available via Lausanne.
The direct trains from Paris to Berne make four intermediate stops, two in France at Dijon and Mulhouse, and two in Switzerland at Basel and Olten. The route follows a high-speed line south-east from Paris, cutting through Burgundy to reach the Franche-Comté region, where the train traverses pleasant hill country to reach the Swiss border. From Basel, the pace is slower as the train follows winding valleys south towards Berne.