The average train between Zurich and Planalp takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Planalp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Planalp. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Planalp at 5:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Planalp? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Planalp. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Planalp station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Zurich to Planalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Planalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
Book your Zurich to Planalp train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Brienz Rothorn Bahn.
The distance between Zurich and Planalp is 77.3 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Planalp via Bern, Interlaken Ost, and Brienz West in around 3h 32m.