- Must visit
Zentrum Paul Klee
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection, changing exhibitions, and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
210
Distance
95 km
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.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bern will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 210 trains that leave Zurich for Bern on Sat, May 23, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 1 704 | 704
SN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 704
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 16 2158 | 2158
S 12 19218 | 19218 · IR 16 2158 | 2158
SN 1 13716 | 13716 · S 29 8916 | 8916 · IC 61 607 | 607
IC 8 842 | 842
IC 1 10714 | 10714
IC 1 10712 | 10712
IC 1 10900 | 10900
IC 1 10718 | 10718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bern:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bern costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 21m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 (€49) vs $82 (€66)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bern trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 37 2278 | 2278 · IR 16 2182 | 2182 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19268 | 19268 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 983 | 6:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18669 | 18669 · RE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 983 | 6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19171 | 19171 · RE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 983 | 6:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 983 | 6:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 7:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 81 830 | 830 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18671 | 18671 · IR 16 2184 | 2184 | 6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h33 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 | 6:53 PM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 8:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 830 | 830 | 7:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 16 2184 | 2184 | 7:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2280 | 2280 · IR 16 2184 | 2184 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 834 | 834 | 9:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19180 | 19180 · IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 9:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 10:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 9:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 37 2284 | 2284 · IR 16 2188 | 2188 | 9:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 10:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 736 | 736 | 9:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 10:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IC 1 736 | 736 | 9:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 10:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IC 1 736 | 736 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 10:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19280 | 19280 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 9:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18681 | 18681 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19183 | 19183 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 9:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 736 | 736 | 9:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 10:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 9:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 8 836 | 836 | 9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h16 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 8 836 | 836 | 9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 11:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 30984 | 30984 · ICE 377 | 377 | 9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h35 | 11:26 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 838 | 838 | 11:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 12:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18989 | 18989 · IC 1 740 | 740 | 11:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h15 | 12:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18589 | 18589 · IC 1 740 | 740 | 11:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 12:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 740 | 740 | 11:32 PM Zurich HB | 0h59 | 12:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h16 | 1:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 | 11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h16 | 1:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 1:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 12 4793 | 4793 · IC 8 844 | 844 | 12:37 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h27 | 2:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20495 | 20495 · IC 8 844 | 844 | 12:39 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 2:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 844 | 844 | 12:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h11 | 2:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN 6 13763 | 13763 · IR N1 746 | 746 | 1:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 3:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
SN 11 13702 | 13702 · IR N1 746 | 746 | 1:36 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 3:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR N1 746 | 746 | 1:54 AM Zurich HB | 1h10 | 3:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN 11 13704 | 13704 · IR 35 30852 | 30852 | 2:36 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h45 | 6:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
SN 8 13785 | 13785 · RE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 30852 | 3:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h14 | 6:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
SN 5 13755 | 13755 · RE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 30852 | 3:11 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h10 | 6:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
RE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 30852 | 3:35 AM Zurich HB | 2h46 | 6:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
SN 1 13716 | 13716 · S 29 8916 | 8916 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:06 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h20 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
SN 11 13709 | 13709 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:26 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h00 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
SN 6 13769 | 13769 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:26 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h00 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
SN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 4:26 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h02 | 6:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
T 50 | 123 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 4:48 AM Zurich | 1h40 | 6:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 4:50 AM Zurich HB | 1h36 | 6:26 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 12 19214 | 19214 · RE 12 4756 | 4756 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h06 | 6:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:12 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 6:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
T 50 | 627 · IC 8 804 | 804 | 5:18 AM Zurich | 1h40 | 6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 8 804 | 804 | 5:28 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h30 | 6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 804 | 804 | 5:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h38 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19218 | 19218 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 | 5:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 7 18721 | 18721 · IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 6:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2158 | 2158 | 6:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18620 | 18620 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 6 959 | 959 | 6:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h42 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10706 | 10706 | 6:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19220 | 19220 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 6 959 | 959 | 6:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IR 16 2160 | 2160 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19222 | 19222 · IR 16 2160 | 2160 | 6:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2160 | 2160 | 7:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18725 | 18725 · IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19425 | 19425 · IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18624 | 18624 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h42 | 8:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10708 | 10708 | 7:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19224 | 19224 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 8:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 8:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19226 | 19226 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 7:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 9:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18729 | 18729 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 | 8:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19429 | 19429 · IC 1 10710 | 10710 | 8:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18628 | 18628 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 8:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h42 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10710 | 10710 | 8:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19228 | 19228 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 8:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 9:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19230 | 19230 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 8:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 9:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 10:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18733 | 18733 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 | 9:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19433 | 19433 · IC 1 10712 | 10712 | 9:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18632 | 18632 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h42 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10712 | 10712 | 9:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19232 | 19232 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 10:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 812 | 812 | 9:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19234 | 19234 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 9:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 10:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 11:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 | 10:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19437 | 19437 · IC 1 10714 | 10714 | 10:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18636 | 18636 · RE 12 4766 | 4766 · ICE 101 | 101 | 10:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h42 | 11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 10714 | 10714 | 10:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19236 | 19236 · RE 12 4766 | 4766 · ICE 101 | 101 | 10:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 11:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19238 | 19238 · IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 10:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2168 | 2168 | 11:03 AM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 12:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18741 | 18741 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 | 11:03 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 12:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19441 | 19441 · IC 1 10900 | 10900 | 11:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 12:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18640 | 18640 · RE 12 4768 | 4768 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10900 | 10900 | 11:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 12:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19240 | 19240 · RE 12 4768 | 4768 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 12:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14543 | 14543 · IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:25 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 | 11:41 AM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19242 | 19242 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 11:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2170 | 2170 | 12:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 1:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18745 | 18745 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 | 12:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19445 | 19445 · IC 1 10718 | 10718 | 12:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18644 | 18644 · RE 12 4770 | 4770 · IC 6 971 | 971 | 12:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10718 | 10718 | 12:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19244 | 19244 · RE 12 4770 | 4770 · IC 6 971 | 971 | 12:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 1:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 1:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14547 | 14547 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 1:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 1:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 2:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19246 | 19246 · IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 12:50 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 2:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2172 | 2172 | 1:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 2:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18749 | 18749 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 | 1:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 2:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19449 | 19449 · IC 1 10902 | 10902 | 1:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 2:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18648 | 18648 · RE 12 4772 | 4772 · ICE 279 | 279 | 1:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10902 | 10902 | 1:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 2:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19248 | 19248 · RE 12 4772 | 4772 · ICE 279 | 279 | 1:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IC 8 820 | 820 | 1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 2:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14551 | 14551 · IC 8 820 | 820 | 1:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 2:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 820 | 820 | 1:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 2:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IR 16 2174 | 2174 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 3:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19250 | 19250 · IR 16 2174 | 2174 | 1:50 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 3:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2174 | 2174 | 2:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 3:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18753 | 18753 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 | 2:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19453 | 19453 · IC 1 10722 | 10722 | 2:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18652 | 18652 · RE 12 4774 | 4774 · IC 6 975 | 975 | 2:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10722 | 10722 | 2:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19252 | 19252 · RE 12 4774 | 4774 · IC 6 975 | 975 | 2:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 3:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18653 | 18653 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 3:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14555 | 14555 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 2:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 3:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 822 | 822 | 2:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 3:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IR 16 2176 | 2176 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 4:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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IR 16 2176 | 2176 | 3:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 4:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18757 | 18757 · IC 1 10904 | 10904 | 3:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 4:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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S 6 18656 | 18656 · RE 12 4776 | 4776 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 3:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10904 | 10904 | 3:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 4:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19256 | 19256 · RE 12 4776 | 4776 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 3:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · IC 8 824 | 824 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 4:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14559 | 14559 · IC 8 824 | 824 | 3:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 4:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 824 | 824 | 3:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 4:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IR 16 2178 | 2178 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 5:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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IR 16 2178 | 2178 | 4:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 5:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18761 | 18761 · IC 1 10726 | 10726 | 4:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 5:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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S 6 18660 | 18660 · RE 12 4778 | 4778 · ICE 107 | 107 | 4:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10726 | 10726 | 4:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 5:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19260 | 19260 · RE 12 4778 | 4778 · ICE 107 | 107 | 4:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 5:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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S 14563 | 14563 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 4:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 5:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 826 | 826 | 4:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 5:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IR 16 2180 | 2180 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 6:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19262 | 19262 · IR 16 2180 | 2180 | 4:50 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 6:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2180 | 2180 | 5:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 6:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18765 | 18765 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 | 5:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 6:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19465 | 19465 · IC 1 10906 | 10906 | 5:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 6:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18664 | 18664 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 5:09 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 10906 | 10906 | 5:19 PM Zurich HB | 1h09 | 6:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19264 | 19264 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 5:20 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18665 | 18665 · IC 8 828 | 828 | 5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14567 | 14567 · IC 8 828 | 828 | 5:25 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h33 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 828 | 828 | 5:41 PM Zurich HB | 1h17 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IR 16 2182 | 2182 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h36 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 12 19266 | 19266 · IR 16 2182 | 2182 | 5:50 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h34 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IR 16 2182 | 2182 | 6:03 PM Zurich HB | 1h21 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7 18769 | 18769 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 | 6:03 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19469 | 19469 · IC 1 10730 | 10730 | 6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h23 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zurich to Bern run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Bern — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bern trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Paul Klee, with a large collection, changing exhibitions, and striking Renzo Piano architecture just outside the old town.
The city’s main history museum covers Bern, Switzerland, and global cultures, and includes the Einstein Museum in the same complex.
Switzerland’s oldest art museum, known for works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art and strong rotating exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed medieval center with arcades, fountains, sandstone facades, and many of the city’s headline sights within walking distance.
Hilltop rose garden and park with one of the best panoramic views over Bern’s old town and the Aare loop.
Modern riverside bear enclosure linked to Bern’s symbol, popular for photos, short walks, and views along the Aare.
A classic Bernese feast of smoked pork, beef, sausages, sauerkraut, green beans and potatoes, traditionally served as a generous celebratory platter.
Bern’s famous onion tart, especially linked to the annual Zibelemärit onion market. It has a savory custard filling in a pastry crust.
Crispy grated potato cake from the Bernese region, often served as a side or topped with egg, cheese or meats. A Swiss staple strongly associated with Bern.
Well-known restaurant and wine bar focusing on regional Swiss products, fondue and seasonal dishes in a lively modern setting.
Established hillside restaurant with refined Swiss and international cuisine, best known for panoramic views over Bern’s old town.
Historic vaulted restaurant in central Bern known for Swiss classics, Bernese specialties and a grand atmospheric dining room.
Bern is costly for visitors. Hotels, dining, and everyday purchases are pricier than in most European cities.
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