The average train between Bern and Florence takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. 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 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Florence at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station via Brig station and Rho-Fiera Milano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Bern to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
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The distance between Bern and Florence is 460.6 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Brig, Domodossola, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 12m.