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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 38 trains that leave Zurich HB for Bern Hauptbahnhof on Mon, Dec 22, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 56 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.
IC 1 738 | 738IR 37 2262 | 2262 · IR 16 2166 | 2166IR 37 2264 | 2264 · IR 16 2168 | 2168IR 37 2268 | 2268 · IR 16 2172 | 2172IC 5 540 | 540 · ICE 377 | 377IC 1 718 | 718IC 1 712 | 712IC 1 716 | 716IC 1 714 | 714IC 81 810 | 810
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Compare train and bus for Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2258 | 2258 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 7:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 7:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 9:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2260 | 2260 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4814 | 4814 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 8:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2362 | 2362 | 8:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 10:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2262 | 2262 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4816 | 4816 · RE 12 4766 | 4766 · ICE 101 | 101 | 9:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2364 | 2364 | 9:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 11:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2264 | 2264 · IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 716 | 716 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4818 | 4818 · RE 12 4768 | 4768 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 10:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2366 | 2366 | 10:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 12:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 718 | 718 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 12:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 37 4820 | 4820 · RE 12 4770 | 4770 · IC 6 971 | 971 | 11:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
| IR 35 2368 | 2368 | 11:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 1:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2268 | 2268 · IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
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Trains from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (96 km) distance in 56m.
Distance 59 miles (96 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 04:02 |
Last train 21:44 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Bern Hauptbahnhof from $22 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
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
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
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