How to travel from Bern to Zurich

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Compare bus and train 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 18m. 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 $26.

Distance: 59 miles (95 km)

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Driving

$58

Average price

$10

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$81

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 48m

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1h 18m

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1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

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1h 43m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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 $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Zurich costing on average $58 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bern and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Zurich among Omio's users.

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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 2189 | 2189 · IR 37 2287 | 2287
    8:36 PM1h16
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    9:52 PMZurich HB
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 16 2189 | 2189 · IR 37 2287 | 2287
    8:36 PM1h16
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    9:52 PMZurich HB
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIC 8 807 | 807
    7:02 AM0h56
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    7:58 AMZurich HB
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 35 2353 | 2353
    4:36 AM1h24
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    6:00 AMZurich Altstetten
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 2155 | 2155
    4:18 AM1h05
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    5:23 AMZurich Altstetten
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 35 2359 | 2359
    6:38 AM1h22
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    8:00 AMZurich Altstetten
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus and train.
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 $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Zurich costing on average $58 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

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 bus and train 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.
  • 9 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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