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How to get fromZurich to Bernby train, bus, rideshare or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Bern by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    56 min
    CHF 35–55
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus bus RegioJet 95
    1h 45m
    CHF 6–11
  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Zurich to Bernerideshare rideshare 122.4 km
    1h 45m
    CHF 7
  4. Drive 123.2 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Berncar car 123.2 km
    1h 22m
    CHF 20–29

Zurich to Bern by train

Calendar304Weekly Trains
Duration56 minAverage Duration
TicketCHF 35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 35–110 and the journey takes 56 min. Südostbahn also services this route once a week. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld once a week. Tickets cost CHF 6–11 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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