The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Zurich Airport will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bern for Zurich Airport on Sat, Dec 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.








Live departures
Bern to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Zurich Airport trains for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 8:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 809 | 809 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 8:14 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 8:51 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 8:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 811 | 811 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 9:14 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 811 | 811 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 9:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 5 1515 | 1515 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 9:42 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 9:51 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 813 | 813 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 10:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 813 | 813 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 10:14 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 10:51 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 9:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 10:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 815 | 815 | 10:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 11:14 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 815 | 815 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 10:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 11:12 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 11:51 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 10:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 11:42 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 12:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 817 | 817 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 12:14 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 12:51 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · IR 75 2121 | 2121 | 11:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 12:44 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 819 | 819 | 12:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 1:14 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 819 | 819 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 12:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h10 | 1:12 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 5 1523 | 1523 | 12:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h11 | 1:42 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 12:31 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 1:51 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Zurich Airport
Trains from Bern to Zurich Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 17:31. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 17:31 |
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FAQs: Trains from Bern to Zurich Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Zurich Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern to Zurich Airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from the main road.
- Restaurant Rosengarten
- Restaurant Marzilibrücke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Bern Expo
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Hotel National Bern
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 7, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
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