The average train between Bruges and Bern takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. 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 every 4 hours between Bruges and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Bruges is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 2m.
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 4 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Bern is 564.7 km. The road distance is 1,081 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 21m.