The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Zurich
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Zurich will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 16 trains that leave Bern for Zurich on Thu, Apr 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 16 2165 | 21658:36 AM1h18Bern Hauptbahnhof9:54 AMZurich HB$471One-way0 transfers
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 6 18636 | 186368:36 AM1h32Bern Hauptbahnhof10:08 AMZürich Oerlikon$471One-way1 transfer
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 22638:36 AM1h16Bern Hauptbahnhof9:52 AMZurich HB$481One-way1 transfer
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 37 2263 | 22638:36 AM1h16Bern Hauptbahnhof9:52 AMZurich HB$501One-way2 transfers
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 191378:36 AM1h17Bern Hauptbahnhof9:53 AMZurich Altstetten$501One-way1 transfer
IC 81 809 | 8098:02 AM0h56Bern Hauptbahnhof8:58 AMZurich HB$521One-way0 transfers
IC 1 709 | 7098:31 AM0h57Bern Hauptbahnhof9:28 AMZurich HB$521One-way0 transfers
IC 81 809 | 809 · RE 48 4914 | 49148:02 AM1h08Bern Hauptbahnhof9:10 AMZürich Oerlikon$521One-way1 transfer
IC 81 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 49169:02 AM1h08Bern Hauptbahnhof10:10 AMZürich Oerlikon$541One-way1 transfer
IC 1 709 | 7098:31 AM1h11Bern Hauptbahnhof9:42 AMZürich Oerlikon$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bern to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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$56 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bern to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Zurich trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 809 | 809 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 7:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 7:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 · S 6 18634 | 18634 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 7:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 · S 11 19134 | 19134 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 7:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · S 12 19235 | 19235 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 7:38 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 6:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 6 18636 | 18636 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 8:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 7:54 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 37 2263 | 2263 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 19137 | 6:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 7:53 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h28 | 8:06 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 811 | 811 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 7:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · S 5 18536 | 18536 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 8:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | 372 · RE 12 4765 | 4765 · S 12 19239 | 19239 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 8:38 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 | 372 · RE 12 4765 | 4765 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 · S 6 18638 | 18638 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 8:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 | 372 · RE 12 4765 | 4765 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 8:22 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 | 372 · RE 12 4765 | 4765 · RE 37 4815 | 4815 · S 11 19138 | 19138 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 8:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 18538 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 · S 6 18640 | 18640 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 9:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 · S 11 19141 | 19141 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 8:53 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 · S 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 8:54 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2167 | 2167 · IR 37 2265 | 2265 | 7:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 7:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 7:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h28 | 9:06 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · S 5 18540 | 18540 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 813 | 813 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 8:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · RE 12 4767 | 4767 · RE 37 4817 | 4817 · S 6 18642 | 18642 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 9:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · RE 12 4767 | 4767 · RE 37 4817 | 4817 · S 11 19142 | 19142 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 9:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · RE 12 4767 | 4767 · RE 37 4817 | 4817 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 9:22 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · RE 12 4767 | 4767 · S 12 19243 | 19243 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 9:38 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 5 18542 | 18542 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 · S 6 18644 | 18644 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 10:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 · S 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 37 2267 | 2267 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 · S 11 19145 | 19145 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h17 | 9:53 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 9:54 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2169 | 2169 · IR 37 2267 | 2267 | 8:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h28 | 10:06 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h22 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 815 | 815 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 9:58 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · S 5 18544 | 18544 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · RE 12 4769 | 4769 · RE 37 4819 | 4819 · S 6 18646 | 18646 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 10:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · RE 12 4769 | 4769 · RE 37 4819 | 4819 · S 11 19146 | 19146 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 10:35 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · RE 12 4769 | 4769 · S 12 19247 | 19247 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 10:38 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · RE 12 4769 | 4769 · RE 37 4819 | 4819 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 10:22 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2171 | 2171 · S 6 18648 | 18648 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 11:08 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2171 | 2171 · IR 37 2269 | 2269 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:52 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2171 | 2171 · S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 37 2269 | 2269 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 16 2171 | 2171 | 9:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 10:54 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | 106 · RE 12 4771 | 4771 · RE 37 4821 | 4821 · S 6 18650 | 18650 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 11:38 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2173 | 2173 · S 6 18652 | 18652 | 10:36 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h32 | 12:08 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Bern to Zurich
Trains from Bern to Zurich run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Bern to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Bern and Zurich from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bern to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee.
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from the main road.
- Restaurant Rosengarten
- Restaurant Marzilibrücke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Bern Expo
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Hotel National Bern
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 7, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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