What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Berlin?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Berlin Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Berlin?

The distance between Zurich and Berlin is 691 km. The road distance is 786.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €140 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Berlin?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Zurich to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berlin bus from?

Zurich to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berlin train from?

Zurich to Berlin train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Berlin?

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 9h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Berlin bus arrive?

Zurich to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Zurich to Berlin train arrive?

Zurich to Berlin train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Berlin is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Zurich to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Berlin?

Book your Zurich to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Berlin?

Book your Zurich to Berlin bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Berlin.

Zurich to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Berlin by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
4h 17m
€50–166
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
9h 22m
€144–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus FlixBus N42
14h 29m
€61–102
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 23m
€70–280
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
5h 21m
€55–211
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
6h 10m
€123–313
Bus via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
17h 33m
Drive 786.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 786.9 km
8h 13m
€135–195
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Berlincar
8h 14m
€193–254

Zurich to Berlin by train

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9h 22mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Berlin, Germany?

easyJet, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 9h 22m.

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