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 40 - SFr 70 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 110 - SFr 350.

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 Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Brussels to Bern?

The distance between Brussels and Bern is 988 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 via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 Eurostar, 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 via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 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 Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Bern is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 142+ hotels available in Bern.

Brussels to Bern - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 6m
CHF 163–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
9h 10m
CHF 40–70
Drive 628.3 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Berncar 628.3 km
6h 33m
CHF 99–143
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 1m
CHF 117–344
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
7h 8m
CHF 190–362
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
9h 55m
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 24m
CHF 97–324

Brussels to Bern by train and foot

139Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 988 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bern via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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