How to travel from Berlin to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $77 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Zurich:

A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $184 (€148).

A bus is $111 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Zurich costing on average $188 (€151).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 16m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 27m.

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

The distance from Berlin to Zurich is approximately 416 miles (670 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Zurich is:

• Around 72 flights per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Condor Flugdienst, Edelweiss Air, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Zurich by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.

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

• 11 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.