The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£158
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 22 m
Trains per day
78
Distance
668 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 78 trains that leave Zurich HB for Berlin Hbf every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 668 km distance in an average of 8 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 23 m 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 2290 · ICE 76 · ICE 11280:0811h53Zurich HB12:01Berlin Hbf£511One-way2 changes
IC 782 · ICE 100 · ICE 154117:5912h07Zurich HB6:06Berlin Hbf£511One-way2 changes
IC 60470 · ICE 64920:5910h53Zurich HB7:52Berlin Hbf£531One-way1 change
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:2014h40Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)20:00Berlin Hbf£601One-way1 change
IC 780 · ICE 274 · 6208916:599h48Zurich HB2:47Berlin Hbf£651One-way2 changes
EC 150 · ICE 83214:348h20Zurich HB22:54Berlin Hbf£781One-way1 change
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 150213:598h23Zurich HB22:22Berlin Hbf£781One-way2 changes
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 15087:598h23Zurich HB16:22Berlin Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
IC 758+
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 16005:598h23Zurich HB14:22Berlin Hbf£2331One-way3 changes
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 15087:598h23Zurich HB16:22Berlin Hbf£2331One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 668 km
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:59 Zurich HB | 8h30 | 15:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:59 Zurich HB | 8h29 | 15:28 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | Delayed 6:59 Zurich HB | 8h26 | 13:28 13:28Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9206+ ICE 374 | On time 6:59 Zurich HB | 8h29 | 15:28 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 97 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:32 Zurich HB | 8h50 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 558+ ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 8h27 | 16:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 558+ ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 8h27 | 16:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 558 · ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 8h27 | 16:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 558 · ICE 74 · ICE 1134 | On time 7:34 Zurich HB | 8h27 | 16:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1180 · IC 2384 · 88617 · ICE 506 | On time 7:37 Zurich HB | 9h52 | 17:29 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1180 · RE 52384 · 88617 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:37 Zurich HB | 8h45 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | Delayed 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 14:34 14:34Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | Delayed 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 14:34 14:34Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 16:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 16:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 1508 | On time 7:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 | On time 8:59 Zurich HB | 8h30 | 17:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 794+ ICE 372 | On time 8:59 Zurich HB | 8h30 | 17:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2064+ ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 9:10 Zurich HB | 8h51 | 18:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2064 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 9:10 Zurich HB | 8h51 | 18:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1764+ IC 612+ ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 9:29 Zurich HB | 8h32 | 18:01 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1764 · IC 612 · ICE 6 · ICE 1072 | On time 9:29 Zurich HB | 8h32 | 18:01 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 99 · ICE 1506 | On time 9:32 Zurich HB | 8h50 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 99 · ICE 706+ 62747 | On time 9:32 Zurich HB | 8h33 | 18:05 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 | 9:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 18:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 1506 | On time 9:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 108 · ICE 9591 | 9:59 Zurich HB | 9h05 | 19:04 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | 10:59 Zurich HB | 8h30 | 19:29 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 2068+ ICE 72 · ICE 1136 | 11:10 Zurich HB | 8h50 | 20:00 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1768+ IC 616+ ICE 72 · ICE 1136 | 11:29 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 20:00 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 770+ ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 1504 | 11:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 20:22 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 772+ ICE 278 | 12:59 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 21:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 1502 | 13:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 22:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 | 13:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 22:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2074 · EC 5320 · ICE 832 | On time 14:10 Zurich HB | 8h44 | 22:54 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1774 · IC 622 · EC 5320 · ICE 832 | On time 14:29 Zurich HB | 8h25 | 22:54 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 150 · EC 5320 · ICE 832 | On time 14:34 Zurich HB | 8h20 | 22:54 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 186 · IC 2165 · ICE 1000 | On time 14:37 Zurich HB | 9h06 | 23:43 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 8h41 | 23:40 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 8h44 | 23:43 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 8h41 | 23:40 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 776 · ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 8h45 | 23:44 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 776+ ICE 276 | 14:59 Zurich HB | 8h45 | 23:44 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 15:34 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 0:21 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 15:34 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 0:21 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 15:34 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 0:21 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9226+ ICE 70 · ICE 947 | On time 15:34 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 0:21 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | Delayed 15:59 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 22:34 22:34Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 15:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 0:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 15:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 0:34 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 780+ ICE 274 | Delayed 16:59 Zurich HB | 8h56 | 23:56 23:56Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 780 · ICE 274 | Delayed 16:59 Zurich HB | 8h53 | 23:56 23:56Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 780+ ICE 274 | Delayed 16:59 Zurich HB | 8h53 | 23:56 23:56Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 780 · ICE 274 | On time 16:59 Zurich HB | 8h57 | 1:56 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 780+ ICE 274 | On time 16:59 Zurich HB | 8h57 | 1:56 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 17:58 Zurich HB | 12h07 | 6:05 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1541 | On time 17:58 Zurich HB | 12h07 | 6:05 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60409 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 11h23 | 7:22 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 · ICE 904 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 10h31 | 6:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60409+ ICE 904 | On time 19:59 Zurich HB | 10h31 | 6:30 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
NJ 409 | 19:59 Zurich HB | 11h23 | 7:22 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60470+ ICE 649 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 10h53 | 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60470 · ICE 649 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 10h53 | 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60470+ ICE 649 | On time 20:59 Zurich HB | 10h53 | 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60402+ ICE 698 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 10h07 | 8:06 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 10h07 | 8:06 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 60402 · ICE 698 | On time 21:59 Zurich HB | 10h07 | 8:06 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2290 · ICE 76 · ICE 1128 | On time 0:08 Zurich HB | 11h53 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2290 · ICE 376 | On time 0:08 Zurich HB | 13h21 | 13:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 376+ IR 2290 | Delayed 4:16 0:08Zurich HB | 13h21 | 13:29 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2290+ ICE 376 | Delayed 0:08 Zurich HB | 13h20 | 11:29 11:29Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2290+ ICE 76 · ICE 1128 | On time 0:08 Zurich HB | 11h53 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1128+ IR 2290 | Delayed 2:46 0:08Zurich HB | 11h53 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 76 · ICE 1128+ IR 2290 | Delayed 2:46 0:08Zurich HB | 11h53 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2290+ ICE 76 · ICE 1138 | 0:08 Zurich HB | 11h53 | 12:01 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:20 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 14h40 | 20:00 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 95 · ICE 1600 | On time 5:35 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 95 · ICE 722 · ICE 508 | On time 5:35 Zurich HB | 9h54 | 15:29 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 95 · 3285 · ICE 800 | On time 5:35 Zurich HB | 8h31 | 14:06 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692 · ICE 1600+ IC 758 | 5:59 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 202 · ICE 692+ IC 758 | 5:59 Zurich HB | 8h35 | 14:34 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 668 km distance in 8h 23m.
Distance 668 km |
Average train duration 9h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 23m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 20:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain trains will get you between Zurich HB and Berlin Hbf from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
FlixTrain
FAQs: Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Berlin Hbf 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Berlin Hbf
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
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