What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Ostend is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Ostende via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Bern to Ostend?

The distance between Bern and Ostend is 1049 km. The road distance is 738.1 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 31m and costs €100 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Ostend?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Bern to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Ostend bus from?

Bern to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Ostend train from?

Bern to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Ostend?

The best way to get from Bern to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 8h 31m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Bern to Ostend bus arrive?

Bern to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bern to Ostend train arrive?

Bern to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Ostend is 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Bern to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6081+ hotels available in Ostend.

Bern to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Ostend by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
8h 31m
€105–391
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Brussels-North train stationN506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesN1360b / ...
13h 25m
€46–93
Drive 738.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Ostend738.1 km
7h 33m
€129–186
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 34m
€140–295
Train
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Delle
2. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiP / ...
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
12h 49m
€150–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gent
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
14h 38m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 38m
€97–223
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 33m
€127–401
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 38m
€172–445

Bern to Ostend by train

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,048.9 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Ostende via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 25m.

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