Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
8 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€138 Average price | €203 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 2:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h32 | 3:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 4:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h31 | 5:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 9h57 | 8:34 PM 8:34 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 6:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average train duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
For as little as $62 (€50) you can travel by train to Berlin from Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB | InterCity. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Berlin train information:
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