The average train between Bern and Florence takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Florence. 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 Florence. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Florence at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Florence. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Florence station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
Bern to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Book your Bern to Florence train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Florence is 460.6 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Spiez, Domodossola, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 6m.