The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Brescia
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Brescia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Brescia will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bern for Brescia on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:34 PM4h57Bern5:31 PMBrescia$1281One-way0 transfers
11:34 AM4h57Bern4:31 PMBrescia$1391One-way0 transfers
12:34 PM4h57Bern5:31 PMBrescia$1281One-way0 transfers
11:34 AM4h57Bern4:31 PMBrescia$1391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bern to Brescia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Brescia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Brescia:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Brescia costing on average $123 (€100).
Other travel options to Brescia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
The journey is about 53m faster (4h 11m by train vs 5h 4m by car) and roughly $34 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($123 (€100) vs $157 (€127)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bern to Brescia train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Brescia trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:34 AM Bern | 4h57 | 4:31 PM Brescia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Brescia
Trains from Bern to Brescia run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 6:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Brescia trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Brescia from $53 (€43). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bern to Brescia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Brescia by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brescia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Brescia
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Sostegno.
- Ristorante La Vineria
- Osteria Al Bianchi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Igea
- Hotel Cristallo Brescia
- DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
- Located in the main hall
- 423 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-8 for local trains
- Hall 3: metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Bus: Several lines available
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