How to travel from Bern to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Bern and Brussels is around 609km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Bern to Brussels 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €430($430)
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Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Basel Bad Bf and then to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof then take the bus to Brussels North Train Station.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Bern to Brussels by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($430).

The distance between Bern and Brussels is around 609km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bern and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Brussels is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €430 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Brussels. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH, TGV inOui and Thalys run train services between Bern and Brussels. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Bern and Brussels. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Brussels (BRU). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Bern and Brussels. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

How do I get from Bern to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Brussels

Transport options from Bern to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 45m
€430($430)
every 30 mins623km (387 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, Fly3h 20m
€385($385)
every 20 mins707km (439 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane3h 25m
€350($350)
hourly609km (378 miles)
Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly3h 30m
€195($195)
every 20 mins708km (440 miles)
Train to Gallarate, Fly4h 40m
€245($245)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€260($260)
every 4 hours934km (580 miles)
Train via Basel SBB5h 45m
€265($265)
twice daily968km (602 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€35($35)
once daily670km (416 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 45m
€115($115)
twice daily749km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€130($130)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels