The average train between Bruges and Bern takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 4 times a day between Bruges and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 15m • 4 changes




7h 15m • 4 changes




8h 45m • 4 changes




6h 52m • 4 changes




7h 27m • 4 changes




7h 15m • 4 changes




6h 56m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




14h 56m • 4 changes




7h 27m • 4 changes




7h 15m • 4 changes




6h 56m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




14h 56m • 4 changes




7h 27m • 4 changes




7h 15m • 4 changes




6h 56m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




14h 56m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bruges 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 Bruges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Bern station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Bruges to Bern train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Bern is 564.7 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 10m.