The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 15 trains that leave Zurich HB for Bern Hauptbahnhof every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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 16 2166 | 216610:061h18Zurich HB11:24Bern Hauptbahnhof£421One-way0 changes
IR 37 2262 | 2262 · IR 16 2166 | 216610:081h16Zurich HB11:24Bern Hauptbahnhof£431One-way1 change
IR 35 2362 | 23629:531h28Zurich HB11:21Bern Hauptbahnhof£431One-way0 changes
IR 35 2360 | 23608:531h28Zurich HB10:21Bern Hauptbahnhof£431One-way0 changes
IR 37 2260 | 2260 · IR 16 2164 | 21649:081h16Zurich HB10:24Bern Hauptbahnhof£441One-way1 change
IC 1 712 | 7129:320h56Zurich HB10:28Bern Hauptbahnhof£471One-way0 changes
IC 8 812 | 81210:020h56Zurich HB10:58Bern Hauptbahnhof£491One-way0 changes
IC 8 808 | 8088:020h56Zurich HB8:58Bern Hauptbahnhof£671One-way0 changes
IC 81 810 | 8109:020h56Zurich HB9:58Bern Hauptbahnhof£671One-way0 changes
IC 1 710 | 7108:320h56Zurich HB9:28Bern Hauptbahnhof£671One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 96 km
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£43 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 8 808 | 808 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 0h56 | 8:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:06 Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2258 | 2258 · IR 16 2162 | 2162 | 8:08 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 9:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 37 4812 | 4812 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 963 | 8:38 Zurich HB | 1h18 | 9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 | 8:53 Zurich HB | 1h28 | 10:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 0h56 | 9:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 9:06 Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2260 | 2260 · IR 16 2164 | 2164 | 9:08 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 10:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 0h56 | 10:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 37 4814 | 4814 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:38 Zurich HB | 1h18 | 10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 | 9:53 Zurich HB | 1h28 | 11:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 8 812 | 812 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 0h56 | 10:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 10:06 Zurich HB | 1h18 | 11:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2262 | 2262 · IR 16 2166 | 2166 | 10:08 Zurich HB | 1h16 | 11:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof
Trains from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 56m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 22:32 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Bern Hauptbahnhof from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Bern Hauptbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Bern Hauptbahnhof
- 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
- 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
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