The average train between Ghent and Bern takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Bern. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Bern. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Bern station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Ghent to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Ghent to Bern train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Bern is 531 km. The road distance is 986 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 42m.