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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Bruges to Bern?

The distance between Bruges and Bern is 1081 km. The road distance is 724.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Bruges to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Bern train from?

Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Bern?

The best way to get from Bruges to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 52m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bruges to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bruges to Bern train arrive?

Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Bern is 724 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Bruges to Bern.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Bern?

Book your Bruges to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 356+ hotels available in Bern.

Bruges to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bruges to Bern by train (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 Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 52m
CHF 175–418
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 40–74
Drive 724.5 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Berncar 724.5 km
7h 32m
CHF 115–165
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 22m
CHF 127–272
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 5m
CHF 165–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 2m
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 45m
CHF 107–252
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Berntrain
9h 46m
CHF 100–242

Bruges to Bern by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081.1 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Bern via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 45m.

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