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 €100 - €200 and takes 13h 4m.

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 25m and costs €160 - €440.

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 and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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 58m and costs €180 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 58m and costs €180 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 13h 4m.

Where does the Bern to Ostend bus arrive?

Bern to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon 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 36m to drive from Bern to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Bern to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: 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 Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Ostend by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 58m
€189–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Bruges Sint-Michiels Station Westbus
13h 4m
€105–196
Drive 738.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Ostendcar 738.1 km
7h 36m
€128–185
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 25m
€160–433
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain S63
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 46m
€217–539
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
15h 58m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 38m
€138–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
9h 16m
€203–592
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 33m
€173–479
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 36m
€205–502

Bern to Ostend by train

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8h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,048.7 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Charleroi Airport, Bruges Sint-Michiels Station West, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 4m.

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