Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Head to the city of lights. It's easy to book train travel from Brussels to Paris on the Thalys, which offers the trip in just over an hour for as little as $50. From Paris, catch a TGV Lyria train to Bern.
Use Rail Europe to book complete travel packages if you don't want to do the legwork yourself. Since traveling from Brussels to Bern requires a transfer in a third country, Rail Europe will book tickets across all trains needed to complete the trip. To book train travel from Brussels to Bern, call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visit the link below.
Use available discounts. Youth and kids fares vary for each country, so you will need to qualify for age discounts in both Belgium and France is you go through Paris or Germany if you go through Frankfurt.
Plug in if you choose first-class. Whether you need to charge your cell phone or want to watch a movie, all first-class seats come with a plug for your use.
Expect to spend about four hours aboard at least one train on your way to Bern. If you are connecting via Paris, the direct train takes just over four hours, so bring some reading material to pass the time.
Consider purchasing a Eurail pass. The pass allows travel for a specific amount of time between several countries. Passes are the most affordable way to travel if you plan to take the train from Bern to yet another country. See the Resources section below for a link to Eurail.