Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
30
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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 30 trains that leave Zurich for Bern on Sun, Jun 22, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
Omio 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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€55 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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![]() | 5:38 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:53 PM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 7:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 7:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 7:24 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:14 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 8:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 9:02 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
Sunday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 7:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:38 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 7:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 1h28 | 8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h22 | 8:21 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 7:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h19 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Zurich HB | 1h18 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:24 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h36 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 8:56 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 8:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 9:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 9:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 10:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 10:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:14 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h14 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 11:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 22:51 |
SBB trains will get you between Zurich and Bern from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Bern from Zurich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.
Zurich to Bern train information with SBB:
When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your route from including Zurich HB, Zurich Airport, Zürich Oerlikon and Zurich Altstetten. When arriving in Bern, you can end your journey in train stations like Bern Hauptbahnhof and Bern Wankdorf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bern Hauptbahnhof, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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