- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
15 h 20 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Zurich will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 11 buses that leave Berlin for Zurich on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 670 km distance in an average of 15 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 17 h 6 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.
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FlixTrainOmio 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 $65.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $213 Average price | $229 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 $213 (€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 $229 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $153 (€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 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 19h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:28PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:39PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:26PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:53PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 15h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:18PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:31PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:12PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h13 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:37PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h03 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Zurich buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 20h18 | 8:40 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 21h15 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Berlin Hbf | 19h20 | 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:49 PM Berlin Spandau | 19h11 | 8:00 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
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 | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h30 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:28 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 17h17 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 17h06 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin Spandau | 16h55 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan) | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h35 | 8:35 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:39 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 19h01 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 17h00 | 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 | |
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 | |
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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 Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
The country’s main cultural history museum, presenting Swiss history, design, and craftsmanship in a landmark neo-Gothic building.
A respected museum for non-European art, with strong collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania in a villa park setting.
Zurich’s famous central shopping boulevard, stretching from the main station toward the lake and ideal for a first city walk.
The old town’s maze of lanes, small squares, riverside walks, and historic houses forms the city’s essential walking area.
One of the city’s most scenic walking areas, combining elegant quays, water views, and easy access to boats and swimming spots.
Zurich’s signature dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti.
A classic Swiss potato dish, pan-fried until crisp and golden. In Zurich it often accompanies meat dishes or is served on its own.
Melted Swiss cheese served communally with bread for dipping. It is a beloved cold-weather specialty across Switzerland, including Zurich.
Legendary Zurich institution combining refined Swiss cuisine, classic service, and an elegant dining room with notable art.
Historic vegetarian restaurant in central Zurich, famous for its extensive buffet and long-standing culinary heritage.
Well-known traditional Swiss restaurant in a historic former armory, popular for sausages, schnitzel, and hearty local dishes.
Zurich is among Europe’s most expensive cities. Hotels, dining, and transport cost well above average.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis and leave small change in cafes if service was good.
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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.

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