How to travel from Berlin to Zurich

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 416 miles (670 km)

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Bus

$213

Average price

$170

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$73

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Cheapest

9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

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30m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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12h 31m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Berlin to Zurich

How to get from Berlin to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM13h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM13h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU25189
    6:15 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:40 AMZurich Airport
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1007 · IC 2160 · IC 281
    10:36 AM8h47
    Berlin Hbf
    7:23 PMZurich HB
    $2611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · ECE 190
    9:36 AM8h52
    Berlin Hbf
    6:28 PMZurich HB
    $3331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781
    9:05 AM8h55
    Berlin Hbf
    6:00 PMZurich HB
    $3331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM14h40
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM15h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM18h30
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8760
    6:50 AM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:15 AMZurich Airport
    $2461One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU25185
    1:05 PM1h30
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:35 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21190
    9:30 PM1h25
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Zürich, 61,54% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Berlin to Zürich. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zurich:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $62 (€50).

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 12h 50m.

The distance from Berlin to Zurich is approximately 416 miles (670 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Zurich is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Smartwings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, airmax to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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