The average train between Brussels and Bern takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 5 times a day between Brussels and Bern. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Bern. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Bern station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Brussels to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Brussels to Bern train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Bern is 489.4 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Bern via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 4m.