The average train between Madrid and Bern takes 23h 37m and the fastest train takes 22h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bern at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bern. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bern station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
Madrid to Bern train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Bern train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Madrid to Bern train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Bern is 1,151.9 km. The road distance is 1,594 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bern via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 14h 38m.