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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 zł470 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł470, while a train costs an average of zł600.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł600 Average price | zł470 Average price Cheapest | zł873 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration Fastest 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Bern:
A bus is zł211 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bern costing on average zł680.
A bus is zł1853 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bern costing on average zł2323.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around zł680 compared to roughly zł873 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł192. The journey takes 7h 39m versus 7h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ghent to Bern
How to get from Ghent to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 PM17h55Ghent1:10 PMBernzł2971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:15 PM17h55Ghent1:10 PMBernzł2971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:35 PM13h05Ghent3:40 AMBernzł3711One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:15 PM17h45Ghent2:00 PMBernzł3441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Bern:
A bus is zł211 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Bern costing on average zł680.
A bus is zł1853 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Bern costing on average zł2323.
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with FlixBus, De Lijn to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Bern by train.
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