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Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£224
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£224
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
6 h
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
6 h
Trains on 30 Aug
1
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Paris will cost around £224 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £224.
To travel from Bern to Paris you need to make at least 3 changes.
IR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376 · ICE 9568
IR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376 · ICE 9568Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a train costs an average of £217.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£217 Average Price | £62 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Bern to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IR 2353 · IR 2304 · ICE 376 · ICE 9568 | 4:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h00 | 10:36 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Bern to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £200 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £200 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 19:22 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Paris trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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