Train from Zurich to Bern
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Zurich to Bern
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Bern
Fastest Journey
56 m
Average
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
95 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Bern every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Bern
 | Distance | 59 miles (95 km) |
 | Average train ticket price | $56 (€50) |
 | Train frequency | 104 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 70 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | SBB or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Zurich to Bern cover the 59 miles (95 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 8 min with our travel partners like SBB or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 104 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $56 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and SBB from Zurich to Bern trains
Travel between Zurich and Bern on Deutsche Bahn and SBB trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
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, which you can also use for your train from Zurich to Bern. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip between Zurich and Bern, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.
SBB tickets to Bern from Zurich are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with SBB from Zurich to Bern all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current SBB train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 59 miles (95 km) trip. You can also see relevant travel information for the SBB train, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Zurich to Bern routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best SBB Zurich to Bern train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the SBB train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Bern with SBB!
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Bern
There are a few train stations in Zurich to start your journey from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. In Bern you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation, Bern, Bhf and Bern.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center of Zurich.
The most popular arrival train station, Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center of Bern.
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