The average train between Charleroi and Bern takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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 Charleroi and Bern. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Bern. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Bern station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Charleroi to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Charleroi to Bern train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Bern is 443.7 km. The road distance is 1,043 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 18m.