Train from Marseille St-Charles to Bern Hbf

🇫🇷 Marseille St-Charles → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Straight-line Distance

436 km

NNE (21.0°)

Rail Distance

~567 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 12m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

101.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 9.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 110.8 kg

Taking the train saves 101.1 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Marseille St-Charles
🇨🇭

Destination

Bern Hbf

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria provides a through service from Marseille via Lyon to Bern; the total journey is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

The Provence countryside and the Rhône valley offer classic southern French scenery before the alpine Switzerland appears.

Booking Tip

Purchase the through Marseille–Bern TGV Lyria ticket on SNCF.com; Prem's fares are far cheaper than walk-up prices.

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 Marseille St-Charles

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 373 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 516 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 428 km 🇨🇭 Sion 361 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 339 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Marseille St-Charles to Bern Hbf takes approximately 2h 12m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~567 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Marseille St-Charles to Bern Hbf is approximately 567 km (436 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Marseille St-Charles to Bern Hbf emits approximately 9.6 kg of CO2, compared to 110.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 101.1 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Marseille St-Charles 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 Marseille St-Charles and Bern Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27