The average train between Bern and Ghent takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Ghent. 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 Ghent. 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 Ghent at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Ghent? 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 Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Ghent station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Bern to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Bern to Ghent train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Ghent is 531 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 37m.