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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$223
Fastest journey
8 h 24 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
668 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around $223 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 42 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Zurich HB on Sat, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 668 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 24 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 8 h 33 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.
ICE 701 · ICE 1094 · 4805 · 30565:52 AM9h03Berlin Hbf2:55 PMZurich HB$831One-way4 transfers- ICE 1503 · ICE 2551 · IC 7797:36 AM9h24Berlin Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB$851One-way2 transfers
- ICE 646 · ICE 71 · IR 20734:28 AM10h21Berlin Hbf2:49 PMZurich HB$851One-way2 transfers
- ICE 703 · ICE 210 · 4807 · 30607:55 AM9h00Berlin Hbf4:55 PMZurich HB$1051One-way4 transfers
- ICE 703 · ICE 210 · 4807 · 30607:55 AM9h00Berlin Hbf4:55 PMZurich HB$1051One-way4 transfers
ICE 1503 · ICE 2585 · ICE 1057:36 AM8h24Berlin Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB$3131One-way2 transfers- ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 103+
IC 7735:36 AM8h24Berlin Hbf2:00 PMZurich HB$3131One-way3 transfers - ICE 279+IC 7756:31 AM8h29Berlin Hbf3:00 PMZurich HB$3131One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2585 · ICE 1057:27 AM8h33Berlin Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB$3131One-way1 transfer
- ICE 593 · ICE 103+IC 7735:27 AM8h33Berlin Hbf2:00 PMZurich HB$3131One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $151 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB:
A bus is $77 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB costing on average $188 (€154).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 379 · IR 1995 | 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h57 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 379 · RE 2347 · IC 841 | 3:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h39 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1601 · ICE 693 · ICE 203+IC 793 | 3:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h22 | 11:59 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1163 · ICE 560 · ICE 379 · RE 2347 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1163 · ICE 560 · ICE 379 · IR 1995 | 4:12 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h12 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 379+ IR 1995 | 4:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 379+RE 26+IC 841 | 4:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h36 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IR 2059 | On time 8:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h34 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 699 · IC 60403 | On time 8:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h50 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2841 · IC 60403 · IR 2059 | On time 8:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h34 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2841 · IC 60403 | On time 8:15 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h50 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1107 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h28 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1107 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IR 2059 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h12 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1107 · ICE 2841 · IC 60403 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h28 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1107 · ICE 2841 · IC 60403 · IR 2059 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h12 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
 NJ 408 | 8:48 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h17 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 609 · IC 60408 | On time 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h36 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 609 · IC 60408 · IR 2061 | On time 10:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h20 | 8:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| RE3+ICE 896 · ICE 277 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| 3363 · ICE 896 · ICE 2557 · ICE 277 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| RE3+ICE 896 · ICE 2557 · ICE 277 | On time 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 71 · IR 2073 | On time 4:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h21 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 71+IR 2073 | On time 4:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h21 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 646 · ICE 71+IR 2073 | On time 4:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h21 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 593 · ICE 103+IC 773 | 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h33 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h33 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 5:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h33 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1501 · ICE 593 · ICE 103+IC 773 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h24 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1501 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h24 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1501 · ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h24 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 701 · ICE 1654 · ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h08 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 701 · ICE 1094 · 4805 · 3056 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h03 | 2:55 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 701 · ICE 918 · IC 187 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h31 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 701 · ICE 1654 · ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 5:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h08 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 279+IC 775 | On time 6:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 6:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 6:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 654+ EC 5+IR 2077 | 7:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h45 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 9590 · ICE 105 | On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h54 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2585 · ICE 105 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2551 · IC 779 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h33 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2551+IC 779 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h33 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 2585 · ICE 105 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h24 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 2551 · IC 779 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h24 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 2551+IC 779 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h24 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 703 · ICE 210 · 4807 · 3060 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h00 | 4:55 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 703 · ICE 210 · 4807 · 3060 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h00 | 4:55 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2553 | On time 9:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h33 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h23 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 691 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 558 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | On time 1:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h45 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 5327+ TGV 9223 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h32 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1509 · ICE 5327+TGV 9223 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h22 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB
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Trains from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (668 km) distance in 8h 24m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average train duration 10h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 8h 24m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Zurich HB from $41 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
FlixTrain
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB
Most Berlin Hbf to Zurich HB trains use the Berlin Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Hbf and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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