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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Berchtesgaden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Berchtesgaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €768.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€148 Average price | €768 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Berchtesgaden
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Berchtesgaden:
A bus is €106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Berchtesgaden costing on average €148.
A bus is €726 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Berchtesgaden costing on average €768.
Other travel options to Berchtesgaden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around €148 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€71. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 4h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Berchtesgaden
How to get from Zurich to Berchtesgaden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Berchtesgaden is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 5h00 Zurich 7:45 PM Berchtesgaden €137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:45 PM 5h00 Zurich 7:45 PM Berchtesgaden €137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:35 PM 3h30 Zurich 4:05 PM Berchtesgaden €199 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM 4h55 Zurich 6:55 PM Berchtesgaden €410 1 One-way 0 transfers10:25 AM 6h15 Zurich 4:40 PM Berchtesgaden €844 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Berchtesgaden:
A bus is €106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Berchtesgaden costing on average €148.
A bus is €726 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Berchtesgaden costing on average €768.
Other travel options to Berchtesgaden take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Berchtesgaden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bischofswiesen.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berchtesgaden by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Berchtesgaden by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines to go to Berchtesgaden by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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