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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Bern. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Bern via Bruges and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Bern. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Ostend to Bern?

The distance between Ostend and Bern is 1103 km. The road distance is 738 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Ostend to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Bern?

The best way to get from Ostend to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 37m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Ostend to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ostend to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Bern is 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Ostend to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 37m
CHF 175–513
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 / ...
13h 54m
CHF 49–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende 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 17m
Drive 738 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Berncar 738 km
7h 35m
CHF 118–171
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ostende 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 38m
CHF 139–349
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende 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 18m
CHF 205–393
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ostende 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
8h 1m
CHF 119–339
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 20m
CHF 141–407
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
8h 22m
CHF 178–432

Ostend to Bern by train and foot

139Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,103 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Bern via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Brussels-North train station in around 13h 54m.

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