The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Zurich
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Zurich will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 48 trains that leave Bern for Zurich every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 35 2361 | 2361
IR 16 2165 | 2165
IC 1411 | 1411
IC 1411 | 1411 · S 14 19428 | 19428
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 6 18636 | 18636
IC 81 809 | 809
IC 8 807 | 807
IC 1 707 | 707
IC 1 709 | 709
IC 1411 | 1411Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bern to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 95 km
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1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bern to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Zurich trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 81 809 | 809 | 07:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h56 | 07:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 07:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h08 | 08:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 07:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 08:14 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 · S 6 18634 | 18634 | 07:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 08:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · S 12 19235 | 19235 | 07:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 08:38 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 · S 11 19134 | 19134 | 07:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h31 | 08:35 Zurich Altstetten | 3 changes | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · RE 12 4763 | 4763 · RE 37 4813 | 4813 | 07:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h18 | 08:22 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 07:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h14 | 08:45 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 9 18934 | 18934 | 07:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 08:44 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 07:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 08:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 07:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h57 | 08:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 6 18636 | 18636 | 07:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h35 | 09:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · IR 37 2263 | 2263 | 07:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h19 | 08:52 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 | 07:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h21 | 08:54 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 37 2263 | 2263 | 07:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h19 | 08:52 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 16 2165 | 2165 · S 11 19137 | 19137 | 07:33 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 08:53 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
IC 8 805 | 805 · IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 05:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h13 | 06:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · S 5 18524 | 18524 | 05:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h12 | 06:14 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · RE 12 4759 | 4759 · RE 37 4809 | 4809 · S 6 18626 | 18626 | 05:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h34 | 06:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · RE 12 4759 | 4759 | 05:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h26 | 06:30 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Zurich
Trains from Bern to Zurich run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 57m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Bern to Zurich trainsSBB, BLS AG, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Zurich from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bern to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bern and Zurich
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from the main road.
- Restaurant Rosengarten
- Restaurant Marzilibrücke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Bern Expo
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Hotel National Bern
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 7, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Wankdorfallee.
- Restaurant Wankdorf
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf
- Novotel Bern Expo
- Ibis Bern Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 45 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 9
- Bus: Lines 20, 21, 28
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S31
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 104 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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