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The average train between Charleroi and Bern takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 25m
Duration
989 km
Distance
CHF 257
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 178–371

Charleroi to Bern train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Charleroi and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 32m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 1m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 5m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 35m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 5m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 5m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 20m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 36m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Charleroi to Bern? 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.

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  • Distance: 988.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 10m.

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