The average train between Leiden and Bern takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Bern station via Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Leiden to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
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The distance between Leiden and Bern is 617.2 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Bern via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 36m.