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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 58 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Berlin will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 19 buses that leave Zurich for Berlin on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 670 km distance in an average of 14 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 16 h 10 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.
(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
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(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 $50, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $218 Average price | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m 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 Zurich to Berlin:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Berlin costing on average $187 (€151).
A bus is $136 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Berlin costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $233 (€187) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151 (€121). The journey takes 11h 51m versus 8h 3m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 16h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:38AM | Duration 18h13 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Berlin buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h15 | 8:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h50 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h55 | 1:25 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h00 | 5:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h03 | 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h10 | 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h10 | 9:00 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h13 | 11:38 AM Berlin Spandau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h24 | 11:49 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h37 | 12:02 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h59 | 12:19 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h08 | 12:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h35 | 8:55 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 16h25 | 10:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h50 | 9:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 16h50 | 11:10 AM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h27 | 12:47 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 8:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 16h10 | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zurich to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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