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The average train between Ostend and Bern takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

11h 1m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
CHF 270
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Ostende 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 27m
CHF 193–396

Ostend to Bern train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ostend and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Bern at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 46m • 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 14m • 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 44m • 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)16h 44m • 4 changes
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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)8h 46m • 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 14m • 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 44m • 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 44m • 4 changes
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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 46m • 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 14m • 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 44m • 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 44m • 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 43m • 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 44m • 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 44m • 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 44m • 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 43m • 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 44m • 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 44m • 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)15h 44m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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: 1,048.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 27m.

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