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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€172 Average price | €254 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
LX967Other options
ICE 597 · ICE 373
ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 781
ICE 91 · ICE 1650 · ICE 373
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FlixBus · FlixBus
AF1835 · AF1114
AF1235 · AF1114
AF1835 · AF1614Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.

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.
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