The average train between Bern and Brussels takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Brussels. 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 3 times a day between Bern and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Brussels at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Brussels station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Bern to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Bern to Brussels train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Bern and Brussels is 489.4 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 8h 5m.