The average train between Bern and Florence takes 12h 35m 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 twice daily between Bern and Florence. The earliest departure is at 5:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bern is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Florence at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 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 Florence station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
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.