Train Berlin to Zurich from CHF 279 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Zurich takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 1m
Duration: 988 km
Distance: CHF 279
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

9h 18m

CHF 181–631

Berlin to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Berlin and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Zurich at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:27 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
12h 22m • 2 changes
9:27 PM → 7:26 AM
Arrives next day
9h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

4:28 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 5:00 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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