Berlin to Zurich Trains

Berlin to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Zurich takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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 15m
Duration: 930 km
Distance: CHF 233
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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

9h 9m

CHF 172–801

Berlin to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Berlin and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 29m • 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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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:26 PM
8h 59m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

4:34 AM → 1:24 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 2:49 PM
9h 22m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:26 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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