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IC 8 841 | 841
0:021h04
Bern Hauptbahnhof
1:06Zurich HB
£271One-way
0 changes
IC 8 839 | 839
23:021h16
Bern Hauptbahnhof
0:18Zurich HB
£271One-way
0 changes
IR 35 2599 | 2599 · IC 5 541 | 541
22:361h34
Bern Hauptbahnhof
0:10Zurich HB
£271One-way
1 change
IC 8 843 | 843
1:061h04
Bern Hauptbahnhof
2:10Zurich HB
£301One-way
0 changes
IC 1 739 | 739
23:311h22
Bern Hauptbahnhof
0:53Zurich HB
£301One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 35 31399 \| 31399 · IC 5 543 \| 543	23:38 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h36	1:14 Zurich HB	1 change
Sunday 2 August
IC 8 841 \| 841	0:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h04	1:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 841 \| 841	0:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h16	1:18 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 843 \| 843	1:06 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h04	2:10 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 843 \| 843	1:06 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h18	2:24 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 17 2849 \| 2849 · SN 11 13707 \| 13707	1:09 Bern Hauptbahnhof	2h22	3:31 Zurich HB	1 change
IR N1 749 \| 749	2:47 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h16	4:03 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 2155 \| 2155	4:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h24	5:28 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 35 2353 \| 2353	4:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h32	6:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 703 \| 703	5:29 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	6:42 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10805 \| 10805	6:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	7:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 956 \| 956 · IR 55 1759 \| 1759	6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	7:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 705 \| 705	6:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	7:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 606 \| 606 · IC 5 509 \| 509	6:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	7:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2359 \| 2359	6:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	8:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10807 \| 10807	7:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	8:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
ICE 374 \| 374 · IR 55 1761 \| 1761	7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	8:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 901 \| 901	7:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	8:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 608 \| 608 · IC 5 511 \| 511	7:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	8:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2361 \| 2361	7:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	9:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10809 \| 10809	8:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	9:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 960 \| 960 · IR 55 1763 \| 1763	8:05 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h25	9:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 709 \| 709	8:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	9:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 5 513 \| 513	8:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	9:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2363 \| 2363	8:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	10:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10811 \| 10811	9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	10:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
ICE 372 \| 372 · IR 55 1765 \| 1765	9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	10:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 903 \| 903	9:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	10:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 612 \| 612 · IC 5 515 \| 515	9:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	10:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2365 \| 2365	9:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	11:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10813 \| 10813	10:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	11:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 964 \| 964 · IR 55 1767 \| 1767	10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	11:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 713 \| 713	10:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	11:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 60 \| 60 · IC 5 517 \| 517	10:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	11:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2367 \| 2367	10:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	12:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10815 \| 10815	11:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	12:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 966 \| 966 · IR 55 1769 \| 1769	11:05 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h25	12:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 905 \| 905	11:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	12:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 616 \| 616 · IC 5 519 \| 519	11:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	12:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2369 \| 2369	11:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	13:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10817 \| 10817	12:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	13:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
ICE 106 \| 106 · IR 55 1771 \| 1771	12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	13:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 717 \| 717	12:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	13:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 5 521 \| 521	12:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	13:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2371 \| 2371	12:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	14:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10819 \| 10819	13:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	14:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 970 \| 970 · IR 55 1773 \| 1773	13:05 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h25	14:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 907 \| 907	13:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	14:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 620 \| 620 · IC 5 523 \| 523	13:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	14:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2373 \| 2373	13:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	15:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10821 \| 10821	14:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	15:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 972 \| 972 · IR 55 1775 \| 1775	14:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	15:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 721 \| 721	14:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	15:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 62 \| 62 · IC 5 525 \| 525	14:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	15:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2375 \| 2375	14:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	16:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10823 \| 10823	15:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	16:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
ICE 276 \| 276 · IR 55 1777 \| 1777	15:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	16:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 909 \| 909	15:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	16:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 624 \| 624 · IC 5 527 \| 527	15:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	16:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2377 \| 2377	15:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	17:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10825 \| 10825	16:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	17:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 976 \| 976 · IR 55 1779 \| 1779	16:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	17:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 725 \| 725	16:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	17:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 5 529 \| 529	16:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	17:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2379 \| 2379	16:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	18:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 81 10827 \| 10827	17:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	18:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 978 \| 978 · IR 55 1781 \| 1781	17:05 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h25	18:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 727 \| 727	17:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	18:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 628 \| 628 · IC 5 531 \| 531	17:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	18:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IR 35 2381 \| 2381	17:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h30	19:06 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10829 \| 10829	18:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	19:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
ICE 100 \| 100 · IR 55 1783 \| 1783	18:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	19:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 729 \| 729	18:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	19:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 64 \| 64 · IC 5 533 \| 533	18:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	19:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 8 833 \| 833	20:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	21:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 61 984 \| 984 · IR 55 1787 \| 1787	20:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h26	21:30 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 1 10733 \| 10733	20:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	21:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 5 537 \| 537	20:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h23	21:56 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 81 10835 \| 10835	21:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h13	22:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 8 10837 \| 10837	22:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h21	23:23 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 737 \| 737	22:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h14	23:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 35 2599 \| 2599 · IC 5 541 \| 541	22:36 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h34	0:10 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 8 839 \| 839	23:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h16	0:18 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 1 739 \| 739	23:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof	1h22	0:53 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB

Switzerland

Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 56m.

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Price information

Distance

96 km

Average train duration

1h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£29

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

56m

First train

4:31

Last train

20:33

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Fri

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Südostbahn from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Südostbahn trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Zurich HB from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

56m

Cheapest Price

£29

SBB frequency

12 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

56m

Cheapest Price

£63

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

24 a day

BLS AG

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 3m

Cheapest Price

£50

BLS AG frequency

1 a day

Südostbahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 28m

Südostbahn frequency

1 a day

FAQs: Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £41.

The train journey from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB covers a distance of 96 km and takes approximately 56m. Trains run 12 per day.

The train distance from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB is 96 km.

The first train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB leaves at 4:31.

The last train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB departs at 20:33.

Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB run approximately 12 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB.

Yes, there is a direct train between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Zurich HB. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).

To travel from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB, you can take a train.

There is no night train service from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB.

The cheapest way to get from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB is by train, costing approximately £29.

Booking trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB offers picturesque views of the Swiss countryside, including rolling hills, charming villages, and glimpses of the Alps in the distance, making it a scenic experience.

Yes, a day trip from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB is feasible. The journey takes 56m, covering a distance of 96 km. There are 12 trains per day.

Yes, you can take the train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bern Hauptbahnhof and Zurich HB

Most Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern Hauptbahnhof and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bern

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Bern HauptbahnhofBahnhofplatz, 3011 Bern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre

Tram3, 6, 7, 8, 9 · 3m · £2 · every ~59 min

Bern Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services

Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.

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Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Zurich HB

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popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bern Hauptbahnhof and Zurich HB

Getting to Bern Hauptbahnhof from Bern city centre