The average train between Bern and Bologna takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Bern to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Bern and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 47m • 3 changes



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5h 47m • 3 changes



5h 42m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bologna station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Bern to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bern to Bologna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Bern and Bologna is 407 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bologna centrale via Brig, Domodossola, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 36m.