What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Bruges to Bern?

The distance between Bruges and Bern is 1027 km. The road distance is 724 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 400.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Bern?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Bruges to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Bern bus from?

Bruges to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Bern train from?

Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Bern?

The best way to get from Bruges to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 10m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bruges to Bern bus arrive?

Bruges to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bruges to Bern train arrive?

Bruges to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Bern is 724 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Bruges to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to Bern?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to Bern?

Book your Bruges to Bern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 364+ hotels available in Bern.

Bruges to Bern - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bruges to Bern by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 187–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus FlixBus N506 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 57–91
Drive 724 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Berncar 724 km
7h 31m
CHF 122–176
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 11m
CHF 142–305
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 43m
CHF 199–321
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 34m
CHF 122–310
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 47m
CHF 168–438
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
7h 48m
CHF 192–437
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain
9h 26m
CHF 104–339
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
9h 11m
CHF 172–412

Bruges to Bern by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.5 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bruges to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Bern via Brussels-North train station in around 11h 45m.

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