How to travel from Berlin to Zurich

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Travel Information from Berlin to Zurich

Distance415 miles (670 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$45 - $78
Cheapest modeBus • $45 (€41) • 12 h 5 min
Fastest modeFlight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 415 miles (670 km) by bus, train or flight between Berlin and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, SWISS or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Zurich.

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from Berlin to Zurich

How to get from Berlin to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM12h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
08:50PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40PM16h50
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$631One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21188
09:20PM1h25
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:45PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 942 · ICE 75
09:46AM8h14
Berlin Hbf
06:00PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1035 · ICE 73
07:57AM8h03
Berlin Hbf
04:00PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9590 · ICE 77
11:54AM8h06
Berlin Hbf
08:00PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4074 · DE4319
11:20AM4h00
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
03:20PMZurich Airport
$1361One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU25189
07:00PM1h25
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
08:25PMZurich Airport
$2031One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8070 · EW768
04:35PM2h55
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$2151One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Zürich, 61,54% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Zurich.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Zurich: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€41) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

A bus is $32 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $78 (€70).

Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Zurich is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 12 h 5 min.

Train takes 8 h 3 min on average.

The distance from Berlin to Zurich is approximately 415 miles (670 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Zurich is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 47 flights a day.
  • 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Berlin and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Zurich:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
  • Most travelers take a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Zurich:

  • You can travel by bus to Zurich from Berlin with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Berlin to Zurich tickets for $45 (€41) on Omio.
  • You can take a flight from Berlin to Zurich with SWISS, easyJet, Eurowings, LAER, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines or Smartwings. Cheap tickets can be found for $78 (€70) with Eurowings from Berlin to Zurich.
  • You can take a train from Berlin to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | InterCity. Cheap tickets can be found for $50 (€45) with Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Zurich.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Zurich with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • 9 direct flights per day with SWISS, easyJet, Eurowings or LAER.
  • Direct trains with with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Zurich.

Looking to extend your trip from Berlin to Zurich? Many Omio customers who go from Berlin to Zurich usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne from Zurich, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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