Ostend to Bern Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Bern takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

10h 52m
Duration: 1,049 km
Distance: CHF 284
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...

8h 27m

CHF 195–427

Ostend to Bern train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ostend and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:26 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:26 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:26 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:26 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:26 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 6:26 AM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
8:43 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ostende to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 27m.

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