The average train between Bern and Ghent takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. 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 every 4 hours between Bern and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 46m • 3 changesWant 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Bern to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Bern and Ghent is 531 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 10m.