How to travel from Zurich to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $66.

Distance: 416 miles (670 km)

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Flight
Bus

$238

Average price

$163

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$78

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Cheapest

11h 6m

Average total duration

10h 36m

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30m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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3h 0m

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11h 57m

Average total duration

11h 27m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Zurich to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM15h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$741One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM15h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
09:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$741One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU25188
02:20PM1h25
Zurich Airport
03:45PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:25PM16h36
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:01PMBerlin Hbf
$991One-way
2 transfers
TGVTGV 9210+Deutsche BahnICE 6 · ICE 1045
09:34AM8h27
Zurich HB
06:01PMBerlin Hbf
$1451One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 3259 · REX 25885 · 3879 · 57509
08:08AM9h15
Zurich HB
05:23PMBerlin Hbf
$1411One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM14h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:35AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM13h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:45PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$931One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:25PM18h55
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:20PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz
$801One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU25196
08:15AM1h30
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
09:45AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$1221One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4310 · DE4087
04:50PM17h30
Zurich Airport
10:20AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$1601One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW763 · EW8051
08:30AM5h00
Zurich Airport
01:30PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2681One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Berlin, 61,44% 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 Zürich to Berlin 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 Zurich to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Zurich to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Berlin costing on average $56 (€45).

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Berlin costing on average $66 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

The distance from Zurich to Berlin is approximately 416 miles (670 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Berlin is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , easyJet, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, KLM, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper, Condor, Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings to go to Berlin by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings , easyJet, SWISS, LAER, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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