The average train between Leeuwarden and Bern takes 12h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 4 times a day between Leeuwarden and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 12h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Bern station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
Leeuwarden to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Bern train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Bern is 705.1 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Bern via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m.