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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 100 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Bern. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Bern via Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bern?

The distance between Brussels and Bern is 968 km. The road distance is 628.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Brussels to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bern bus from?

Brussels to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Bern train from?

Brussels to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Bern?

The best way to get from Brussels to Bern is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 100 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Brussels to Bern bus arrive?

Brussels to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Brussels to Bern train arrive?

Brussels to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bern is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Brussels to Bern.

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

Book your Brussels to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 330+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Bern by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
7h 20m
CHF 139–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BernN506 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 35–100
Drive 628.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Bern628.3 km
6h 29m
CHF 101–145
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 1m
CHF 108–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
10h 8m
Fly Brussels Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 9m
CHF 110–288
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
6h 31m
CHF 83–203
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 11m
CHF 117–310

Brussels to Bern by train

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Distance: 968 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bern via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–100 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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