There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Bern by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
56 minCHF 35–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus RegioJet 95
1h 45mCHF 6–11Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Berne122.4 km
1h 45mCHF 7Drive 123.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Berncar 123.2 km
1h 22mCHF 20–29
Zurich to Bern by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bern is to rideshare which costs SFr 7 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station and arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bern. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Zurich and Bern is 117 km. The road distance is 123.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Bern without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
The train from Zürich HB to Bern takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Zurich to Bern bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 11 and takes 1h 45m.
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.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Zurich to Berne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Bern bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.
Zurich to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bern is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Zurich to Bern.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Bern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.