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Schlossmuseum Spiez
Museum inside Spiez Castle covering regional history, noble life, and changing exhibitions in a dramatic lakeside setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$57
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$80
Fastest journey on Sep 01
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
1 h 32 m
Trains on Sep 01
37
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Spiez is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Spiez will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 37 trains from Zurich to Spiez, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271
IC 81 810 | 810
IC 81 806 | 806Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Spiez among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 34m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 vs $85). 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 Spiez trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 67 | 67 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h31 | 7:03 PM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h32 | 7:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 804 | 804 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h35 | 7:37 AM Spiez station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 8:03 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 8:03 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h47 | 8:03 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h54 | 8:10 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 8:10 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h31 | 8:03 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:10 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 8:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 8:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h05 | 9:04 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h32 | 8:34 AM Spiez station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 9:04 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 9:04 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 9:04 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h32 | 9:04 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 9:34 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h51 | 9:37 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 9:34 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 9:37 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h32 | 9:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h35 | 9:37 AM Spiez station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 10:03 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h54 | 10:10 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h47 | 10:03 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h47 | 10:03 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h54 | 10:10 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 10:10 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h31 | 10:03 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 10:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h46 | 10:34 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h05 | 11:04 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h32 | 10:34 AM Spiez station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 11:04 AM Spiez station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h48 | 11:04 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h48 | 11:04 AM Spiez station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Zurich to Spiez run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Spiez — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Spiez trip today.
Museum inside Spiez Castle covering regional history, noble life, and changing exhibitions in a dramatic lakeside setting.
Permanent castle interiors display historic rooms, furnishings, and cultural history, offering an artful look at aristocratic life in Spiez.
Small local exhibition area at the castle complex presenting rotating art and heritage shows, ideal for visitors seeking concise cultural context.
Lakeside promenade around the bay with boats, gardens, and classic Bernese Oberland scenery. It is Spiez’s most relaxing and photogenic walking area.
Historic vineyard terraces below the castle. The walking paths combine cultural landscape, lake views, and one of Spiez’s signature photo spots.
Elevated viewpoint above the bay with broad panoramas of Lake Thun and surrounding peaks. A favorite local stop for sunrise and sunset.
A potato rösti from the Bernese Oberland, often served crisp and golden with cheese, bacon, or egg. It is a staple alpine comfort food eaten across the region.
Traditional Bernese alpine macaroni baked with potatoes, cream, cheese, and onions, often served with apple sauce. It is a classic mountain dish in nearby canton Bern.
A rich fondue of melted Swiss cheese, white wine, and garlic shared from one pot. It is a social classic widely enjoyed in the Bernese Oberland.
Upscale hotel restaurant with polished service, seasonal menus, and panoramic Lake Thun views. Good choice for fine dining.
Elegant lakeside dining at Schloss Spiez with refined seasonal cuisine and local wines in a historic setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Swiss classics, fish, and regional dishes in a relaxed setting near the lake.
Spiez is pricier than many European lake towns. Hotels, dining, and rail travel are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots help keep daily costs lower.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes and taxis, rounding up a few francs is customary.
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Spiez Schiffstation -> Spiez Bahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Spiez 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 Spiez, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Spiez trains use the Zürich HB to Spiez station pair, with some services arriving at Spiez, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Spiez train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including 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, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Spiez has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Migros Restaurant Spiez Terminus, Restaurant Seegarten Marina
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Spiez. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Spiez. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Spiez: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Spiez: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spiez: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Eden Spiez, Hotel Bellevue, Strandhotel Belvédère.
Spiez, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spiez, Bahnhof.
Lattigen bei Spiez is 3 km from Spiez city centre. Public transport options include:
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