How to travel from Bern to Zurich

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Compare train and bus for Bern to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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$57

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$10

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Cheapest

1h 44m

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1h 14m

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1h 56m

Average total duration

1h 26m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Bern to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

train

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

SBBIR 16 2165 | 2165
08:36AM1h18
Bern Hauptbahnhof
09:54AMZurich HB
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIR 16 2165 | 2165
08:36AM1h18
Bern Hauptbahnhof
09:54AMZurich HB
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 81 809 | 809
08:02AM0h56
Bern Hauptbahnhof
08:58AMZurich HB
$561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SBBIR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 6 18636 | 18636
08:36AM1h32
Bern Hauptbahnhof
10:08AMZürich Oerlikon
$511One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 1 709 | 709
08:31AM0h57
Bern Hauptbahnhof
09:28AMZurich HB
$561One-way
0 transfers
SBBIR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263
08:36AM1h16
Bern Hauptbahnhof
09:52AMZurich HB
$501One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Bern to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bern to Zürich, 100,00% 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 Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bern and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Zurich costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Bern to Zurich is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Zurich is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Zurich HB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Bern 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.

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