The average train between Bern and Ostend takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Ostend. 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 Ostend. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ostend at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Ostend? 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 Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Ostende station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Bern to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
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The distance between Bern and Ostend is 577.3 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Ostende via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 2m.