The average train between Brighton and Bern takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Bern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Bern. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Bern station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Brighton to Bern train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Bern train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Brighton to Bern train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Bern is 702.2 km. The road distance is 1,217 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Bern via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 16m.