How to travel from Antwerp to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Antwerp and Bern is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Antwerp to Bern by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 425($435)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord, Strasbourg then Basel Sbb and then to Bern.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 285($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bern.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 41($42)
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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance674km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Bern

There are several options for getting from Antwerp to Bern by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 41 ($42) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 425 ($435).

The distance between Antwerp and Bern is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Antwerp and Bern by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Bern is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 425 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 41 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Bern. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel Sbb. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Thalys, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and Belgian Railways run train services between Antwerp and Bern. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Bern. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antwerp to Bern. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels-North train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Antwerp and Bern. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Bern. We recommend that you fly from Brussels (BRU) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Bern. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bern is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Bern. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Bern. The distance is around 674km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Bern is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 285 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Bern

Transport options from Antwerp to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
CHF 425($435)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
CHF 270($275)
every 2 hours816km (507 miles)
Train to Schiphol Airport, plane3h 40m
CHF 395($400)
every 2 hours878km (545 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train3h 50m
CHF 195($200)
hourly735km (456 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Train4h 55m
CHF 180($185)
twice daily951km (591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
CHF 285($290)
every 2 hours1,036km (644 miles)
Train via Bruxelles-Midi6h 60m
CHF 220($220)
twice daily1,016km (631 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
CHF 41($42)
once daily725km (451 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
CHF 135($135)
on demand674km (419 miles)

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Airports near Bern

The following major airports near Bern offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bern
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Bern
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Bern