Train from Clermont-Ferrand to Bern Hbf

🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Straight-line Distance

357 km

ENE (67.1°)

Rail Distance

~464 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 49m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

82.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 90.7 kg

Taking the train saves 82.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Clermont-Ferrand
🇨🇭

Destination

Bern Hbf

Journey Tips

Clermont-Ferrand to Bern requires a change at Lyon Part-Dieu for the TGV Lyria to Bern. Total journey time is around 5–6 hours depending on connections.

Scenic Highlight

Leaving Clermont beneath the extinct Puy de Dôme volcano, the train crosses the Allier valley before the Rhône axis whisks you through Burgundy towards Switzerland.

Booking Tip

Book Clermont–Lyon on SNCF.com as a separate leg. Lyon–Bern is bookable via Lyria or SBB.ch. Allow 30–45 minutes at Lyon Part-Dieu for the platform change.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km

Also from Clermont-Ferrand

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 347 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 452 km 🇨🇭 Sion 333 km 🇮🇹 Milan 476 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 324 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Clermont-Ferrand to Bern Hbf takes approximately 1h 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~464 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Clermont-Ferrand to Bern Hbf is approximately 464 km (357 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Clermont-Ferrand to Bern Hbf emits approximately 7.9 kg of CO2, compared to 90.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 82.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Clermont-Ferrand to Bern Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Clermont-Ferrand and Bern Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27