How to travel from Brussels to Bern

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $548.

Distance: 303 miles (489 km)

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$548

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$169

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$80

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$216

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4h 32m

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2h 32m

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7h 44m

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7h 14m

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30m

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10h 42m

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10h 12m

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6h 55m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bern is a bus with an average price of $80.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bern:

A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bern costing on average $169.

A bus is $467 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bern costing on average $548.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 44m.

Bus takes on average 10h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 23m sooner (2h 32m by flight vs 6h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $548 compared to roughly $216 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Bern

How to get from Brussels to Bern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 PM9h10
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    5:40 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1704 · KL1945
    10:35 AM3h20
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 PM10h30
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    4:55 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $971One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1700 · KL1943
    6:20 AM3h25
    Brussels Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1702 · KL1945
    8:05 AM5h50
    Brussels Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1706 · KL1949
    3:10 PM6h40
    Brussels Airport
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4041One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Bern

Travel to Bern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Bern.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Bern including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bern is a bus with an average price of $90.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bern:

A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bern costing on average $163.

A bus is $168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bern costing on average $258.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 32m.

Bus takes on average 12h 42m.

The distance from Brussels to Bern is approximately 303 miles (489 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bern is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bern as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Bern:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.
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