The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Bern
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bern will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Bern on Mon, Dec 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 35 2358 | 2358
IR 37 2258 | 2258 · IR 16 2162 | 2162
IR 16 2162 | 2162
IC 1 710 | 710
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 16 2162 | 2162
IC 8 808 | 808
IC 1410 | 1410
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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€49 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Bern train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bern trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 35 2384 | 2384 | 6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 8:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 832 | 832 | 7:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19176 | 19176 · IR 16 2186 | 2186 | 7:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2186 | 2186 | 7:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2282 | 2282 · IR 16 2186 | 2186 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19276 | 19276 · RE 12 4786 | 4786 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 7:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18677 | 18677 · RE 37 4836 | 4836 · RE 12 4786 | 4786 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19179 | 19179 · RE 37 4836 | 4836 · RE 12 4786 | 4786 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 7:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 734 | 734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 37 4836 | 4836 · RE 12 4786 | 4786 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 7:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 8 834 | 834 | 7:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 8:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 8 834 | 834 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 8:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h33 | 9:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2388 | 2388 | 7:53 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 9:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2388 | 2388 | 7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h27 | 9:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 834 | 834 | 8:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19180 | 19180 · IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 8:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 9:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 8:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2284 | 2284 · IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 8:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 9:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 736 | 736 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 9:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IC 1 736 | 736 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 9:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IC 1 736 | 736 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 9:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19280 | 19280 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 8:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18681 | 18681 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19183 | 19183 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 8:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 736 | 736 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 8:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 8 836 | 836 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h16 | 10:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 8 836 | 836 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 10:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 23 8484 | 8484 · IC 61 649 | 649 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19185 | 19185 · IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 23 8484 | 8484 · IC 61 649 | 649 | 8:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 836 | 836 | 9:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 10:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 540 | 540 · IC 61 649 | 649 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h22 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 23 8484 | 8484 · IC 61 649 | 649 | 9:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 738 | 738 | 9:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h16 | 10:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 | 9:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 10:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IC 1 738 | 738 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 10:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 738 | 738 | 9:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h59 | 10:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3286 | 3286 · IC 8 838 | 838 | 9:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h17 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18587 | 18587 · IC 8 838 | 838 | 9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h16 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 8 838 | 838 | 9:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h16 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 838 | 838 | 10:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18989 | 18989 · IC 1 740 | 740 | 10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 11:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18589 | 18589 · IC 1 740 | 740 | 10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 11:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 740 | 740 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h59 | 11:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 | 10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h16 | 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 | 10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h02 | 4:53 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1410 | 1410 | 6:49 AM Zurich HB | 1h01 | 7:50 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h33 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19128 | 19128 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2258 | 2258 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19228 | 19228 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 7:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Bern
Trains from Zurich to Bern run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Bern trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Bern from $9 (€7). 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 Zurich to Bern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Bern 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 Bern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Bern
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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
- 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
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