When traveling from Berlin to Zurich, where do I depart from Berlin and where do I arrive in Zurich?

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.

What companies run services between Berlin and Zurich?

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.

Can I find a direct route between Berlin and 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.

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Travel Information from Berlin to Zurich

Distance	415 miles (670 km)
Available travel modes	Bus, train or flight
Ticket price range	$45 - $78
Cheapest mode	Bus • $45 (€41) • 12 h 5 min
Fastest mode	Flight • $78 (€70) • 1 h 25 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus, 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

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

FlixBus

08:40PM12h25

Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)

09:05AMZurich

$781One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus · FlixBus

05:25PM15h40

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

09:05AMZurich

$731One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

U25189

07:20PM1h25

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

08:45PMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$1781One-way

0 transfers

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Train

Bus

Flight

ICE 1107 · RE 3888 · REX25892 · IR 3280

11:04AM8h47

Berlin Hbf

07:51PMZurich HB

$1841One-way

3 transfers

ICE 1105 · RE 26784 · IC 489

09:04AM9h19

Berlin Hbf

06:23PMZurich HB

$2771One-way

2 transfers

ICE 93 · IC 2160 · IC 281

10:04AM9h19

Berlin Hbf

07:23PMZurich HB

$2771One-way

2 transfers

FlixBus

09:00PM12h05

Berlin

09:05AMZurich

$781One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus

04:50PM16h15

Berlin

09:05AMZurich

$741One-way

1 transfer

FlixTrain+ FlixBus

FlixBus

04:51PM16h59

Berlin Spandau

09:50AMZurich

$801One-way

1 transfer

U25187

06:00AM1h30

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

07:30AMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$1611One-way

0 transfers

EW8760

06:45AM1h30

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

08:15AMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$1831One-way

0 transfers

AF1135 · AF1114

06:20AM4h05

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

10:25AMZurich Airport (ZRH)

$2681One-way

1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Zürich

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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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Find the best journey to Zurich from Berlin with ÖBB Nightjet, KLM and easyJet. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Zurich travel.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel between Berlin and Zurich: Economy and Business.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Zurich

FAQs: 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.

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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