How to travel from Ghent to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $524.

Distance: 329 miles (531 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Ghent to Bern

Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Bern, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Bern is a bus with an average price of $87.

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

A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bern costing on average $203.

A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bern costing on average $524.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

Bus takes on average 13h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ghent and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1m faster (7h 30m by train vs 7h 31m by car) and roughly $22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($203 vs $224). 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.

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

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

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There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Bern is a bus with an average price of $87.

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

A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bern costing on average $203.

A bus is $437 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bern costing on average $524.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 0m.

Bus takes on average 13h 26m.

The distance from Ghent to Bern is approximately 329 miles (531 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Bern is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Bern:
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bern by train.
  • Travel with KLM, British Airways, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Air France to go to Bern by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ghent to Bern:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent 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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