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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bern is to rideshare which costs SFr 7 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bern?

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.

How far is it from Zurich to Bern?

The distance between Zurich and Bern is 117 km. The road distance is 123.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bern without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Bern takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bern train from?

Zurich to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Bern?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 15 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Bern bus arrive?

Zurich to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Zurich to Bern train arrive?

Zurich to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bern is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Zurich to Bern.

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

Book your Zurich to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Bern bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 339+ hotels available in Bern.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Bern?

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.

Zurich to Bern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
56 min
CHF 30–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
1h 35m
CHF 6–15
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Zurich to Bernerideshare 122.4 km
1h 45m
CHF 7
Drive 123.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berncar 123.2 km
1h 22m
CHF 20–28

Zurich to Bern by train

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Distance: 116.6 km
Duration: 56 min

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 30–55 and the journey takes 56 min. Südostbahn also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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