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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major European works, Swiss art, and high-profile temporary exhibitions.
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 $52. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $212 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zurich:
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $195 (€160).
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $212 (€175).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $228 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€125). The journey takes 12h 1m versus 9h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h18 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 19h51 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 18h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 16h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 15h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h17 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h06 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 15h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h13 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:37PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h03 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:42PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:48PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Zurich buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 20h18 | 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:40 PM Berlin Hbf | 20h00 | 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:49 PM Berlin Spandau | 19h51 | 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h45 | 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 18h10 | 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 19h05 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 18h55 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h30 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 18h30 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 19h50 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h35 | 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 16h40 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:12 PM Berlin Spandau | 15h28 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 15h13 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 15h03 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h00 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h40 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h00 | 9:00 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Berlin to Zurich run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major European works, Swiss art, and high-profile temporary exhibitions.
The country’s main cultural-history museum, with strong exhibits on Swiss heritage, design, and everyday life.
A respected museum for non-European art, set in a villa and modern extension within a pleasant park.
Zurich’s famous shopping boulevard, ideal for a central stroll from the station toward the lake.
The old town’s lanes, squares, and riverside passages form the city’s most atmospheric walking area.
A scenic waterfront walking area popular for views, relaxed strolls, and classic Zurich city-lake photos.
Zurich’s signature dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is one of the city’s most classic meals.
A Swiss potato dish of pan-fried grated potatoes with a crisp exterior and soft center. In Zurich it is often served as a side, but it can also be topped as a full meal.
Melted cheese shared from a communal pot and eaten with bread. It is a beloved Swiss cold-weather specialty strongly associated with traditional dining culture.
One of Zurich’s most famous dining institutions and a landmark vegetarian restaurant, offering a large buffet and Swiss-inspired meat-free dishes in a modern setting.
An iconic Zurich institution combining classic fine dining, Swiss and continental cuisine, and a celebrated art-filled interior with old-world elegance.
A historic and very popular traditional Swiss restaurant in a former armory, known for sausages, rösti, and hearty Zurich classics in a lively setting.
Zurich is among Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and daily transport usually cost more than in most nearby destinations.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares slightly.
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Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal -> Zürich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Zurich by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Zurich buses use the Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz to Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Use this guide to compare Berlin and Zurich bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai): Elevators, ramps.
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