Zurich to Bern train with SBB

Sat 23 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Bern

Showing times and prices for 23 May

Cheapest price

£28

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

210

Distance

95 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Bern will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.

Fast trains

Of the 210 trains that leave Zurich for Bern every day 58 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 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.

  • SBBIC 1 704 | 704
    5:121h16
    Zurich HB
    6:28Bern Hauptbahnhof
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBSN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 704
    4:262h02
    Zurich Altstetten
    6:28Bern Hauptbahnhof
    £281One-way
    1 change
  • SBBS 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 16 2158 | 2158
    5:461h38
    Zürich Oerlikon
    7:24Bern Hauptbahnhof
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • SBBS 12 19218 | 19218 · IR 16 2158 | 2158
    5:501h34
    Zurich Altstetten
    7:24Bern Hauptbahnhof
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • SBBSN 1 13716 | 13716 · S 29 8916 | 8916 · IC 61 607 | 607
    4:062h20
    Zurich Altstetten
    6:26Bern Hauptbahnhof
    £301One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Zurich to Bern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 95 km

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Coach

£45

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 49m

Average total duration

1h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

SBB

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Live departures

Zurich to Bern train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bern trains for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBS 11 19167 | 19167 · RE 37 4830 | 4830 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 98117:24 Zurich Altstetten
1h32
18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBIC 1 728 | 72817:32 Zurich HB
0h56
18:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4830 | 4830 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 98117:38 Zurich HB
1h18
18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18567 | 18567 · IC 8 828 | 82817:46 Zurich Altstetten
1h12
18:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBRE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 82817:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
18:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18667 | 18667 · IR 16 2182 | 218217:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h33
19:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 35 2378 | 237817:53 Zurich HB
1h28
19:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIR 35 2378 | 237817:59 Zurich Altstetten
1h22
19:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIC 8 828 | 82818:02 Zurich HB
0h56
18:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19168 | 19168 · IR 16 2182 | 218218:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h19
19:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2182 | 218218:06 Zurich HB
1h18
19:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2278 | 2278 · IR 16 2182 | 218218:08 Zurich HB
1h16
19:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 730 | 73018:15 Zürich Oerlikon
1h13
19:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 73018:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h12
19:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 73018:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h12
19:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19268 | 19268 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 98318:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18669 | 18669 · RE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 98318:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h35
19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBS 11 19171 | 19171 · RE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 98318:24 Zurich Altstetten
1h32
19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBIC 1 730 | 73018:32 Zurich HB
0h56
19:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4832 | 4832 · RE 12 4782 | 4782 · IC 6 983 | 98318:38 Zurich HB
1h18
19:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBRE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 81 830 | 83018:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
19:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18671 | 18671 · IR 16 2184 | 218418:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h33
20:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 35 2380 | 238018:53 Zurich HB
1h28
20:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIC 81 830 | 83019:02 Zurich HB
0h56
19:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIR 16 2184 | 218419:06 Zurich HB
1h18
20:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2280 | 2280 · IR 16 2184 | 218419:08 Zurich HB
1h16
20:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 732 | 73219:15 Zürich Oerlikon
1h13
20:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 73219:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h12
20:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 834 | 83421:02 Zurich HB
0h56
21:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19180 | 19180 · IR 16 2188 | 218821:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h19
22:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2188 | 218821:06 Zurich HB
1h18
22:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2284 | 2284 · IR 16 2188 | 218821:08 Zurich HB
1h16
22:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 736 | 73621:15 Zürich Oerlikon
1h13
22:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18981 | 18981 · IC 1 736 | 73621:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h12
22:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 5 18581 | 18581 · IC 1 736 | 73621:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h12
22:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19280 | 19280 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 98921:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18681 | 18681 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 98921:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h35
22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBS 11 19183 | 19183 · RE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 98921:24 Zurich Altstetten
1h32
22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBIC 1 736 | 73621:32 Zurich HB
0h56
22:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · IC 61 989 | 98921:38 Zurich HB
1h18
22:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 8 836 | 83621:46 Zurich Altstetten
1h16
23:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBRE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 8 836 | 83621:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h14
23:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 37 2286 | 2286 · S 30984 | 30984 · ICE 377 | 37721:51 Zürich Oerlikon
1h35
23:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBIC 8 838 | 83823:02 Zurich HB
1h00
0:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18989 | 18989 · IC 1 740 | 74023:16 Zürich Oerlikon
1h15
0:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 5 18589 | 18589 · IC 1 740 | 74023:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h15
0:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 740 | 74023:32 Zurich HB
0h59
0:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 84223:46 Zürich Oerlikon
1h16
1:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 84223:46 Zurich Altstetten
1h16
1:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
Saturday 23 May
SBBIC 8 842 | 8420:02 Zurich HB
1h00
1:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 12 4793 | 4793 · IC 8 844 | 8440:37 Zurich Altstetten
1h27
2:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 24 20495 | 20495 · IC 8 844 | 8440:39 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
2:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 844 | 8440:53 Zurich HB
1h11
2:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBSN 6 13763 | 13763 · IR N1 746 | 7461:26 Zürich Oerlikon
1h38
3:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBSN 11 13702 | 13702 · IR N1 746 | 7461:36 Zurich Altstetten
1h28
3:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR N1 746 | 7461:54 Zurich HB
1h10
3:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBSN 11 13704 | 13704 · IR 35 30852 | 308522:36 Zurich Altstetten
3h45
6:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBSN 8 13785 | 13785 · RE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 308523:07 Zürich Oerlikon
3h14
6:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBSN 5 13755 | 13755 · RE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 308523:11 Zurich Altstetten
3h10
6:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBRE N7 2607 | 2607 · IR 26 2304 | 2304 · IR 35 30852 | 308523:35 Zurich HB
2h46
6:21 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBSN 1 13716 | 13716 · S 29 8916 | 8916 · IC 61 607 | 6074:06 Zurich Altstetten
2h20
6:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBSN 11 13709 | 13709 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 6074:26 Zurich Altstetten
2h00
6:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBSN 6 13769 | 13769 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 6074:26 Zürich Oerlikon
2h00
6:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof3 changes
SBBSN 11 13709 | 13709 · IC 1 704 | 7044:26 Zurich Altstetten
2h02
6:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBT 50 | 123 · IC 1 704 | 7044:48 Zurich
1h40
6:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 37 2252 | 2252 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · IC 61 607 | 6074:50 Zurich HB
1h36
6:26 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 12 19214 | 19214 · RE 12 4756 | 4756 · IC 61 957 | 9574:50 Zurich Altstetten
2h06
6:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 704 | 7045:12 Zurich HB
1h16
6:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBT 50 | 627 · IC 8 804 | 8045:18 Zurich
1h40
6:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 2155 | 2155 · IC 8 804 | 8045:28 Zurich Altstetten
1h30
6:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 804 | 8045:41 Zurich HB
1h17
6:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 16 2158 | 21585:46 Zürich Oerlikon
1h38
7:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19218 | 19218 · IR 16 2158 | 21585:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
7:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 7 18721 | 18721 · IC 1 10706 | 107066:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
7:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2158 | 21586:03 Zurich HB
1h21
7:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18620 | 18620 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 6 959 | 9596:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
7:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 81 806 | 8066:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h42
7:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 10706 | 107066:19 Zurich HB
1h09
7:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19220 | 19220 · RE 12 4758 | 4758 · IC 6 959 | 9596:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
7:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 81 806 | 8066:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
7:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 806 | 8066:41 Zurich HB
1h17
7:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4909 | 4909 · IR 16 2160 | 21606:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
8:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19222 | 19222 · IR 16 2160 | 21606:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
8:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2160 | 21607:03 Zurich HB
1h21
8:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18725 | 18725 · IC 1 10708 | 107087:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
8:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19425 | 19425 · IC 1 10708 | 107087:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
8:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18624 | 18624 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · ICE 271 | 2717:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
8:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 8 808 | 8087:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h42
8:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 10708 | 107087:19 Zurich HB
1h09
8:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19224 | 19224 · RE 12 4760 | 4760 · ICE 271 | 2717:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
8:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18625 | 18625 · IC 8 808 | 8087:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
8:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 808 | 8087:41 Zurich HB
1h17
8:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4911 | 4911 · IR 16 2162 | 21627:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
9:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19226 | 19226 · IR 16 2162 | 21627:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
9:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2162 | 21628:03 Zurich HB
1h21
9:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18729 | 18729 · IC 1 10710 | 107108:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
9:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19429 | 19429 · IC 1 10710 | 107108:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
9:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18628 | 18628 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 9638:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 81 810 | 8108:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h42
9:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 10710 | 107108:19 Zurich HB
1h09
9:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19228 | 19228 · RE 12 4762 | 4762 · IC 6 963 | 9638:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
9:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18629 | 18629 · IC 81 810 | 8108:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
9:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 810 | 8108:41 Zurich HB
1h17
9:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4913 | 4913 · IR 16 2164 | 21648:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
10:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19230 | 19230 · IR 16 2164 | 21648:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
10:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2164 | 21649:03 Zurich HB
1h21
10:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18733 | 18733 · IC 1 10712 | 107129:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
10:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19433 | 19433 · IC 1 10712 | 107129:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
10:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18632 | 18632 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 9659:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 8 812 | 8129:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h42
10:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 10712 | 107129:19 Zurich HB
1h09
10:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19232 | 19232 · RE 12 4764 | 4764 · IC 61 965 | 9659:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
10:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18633 | 18633 · IC 8 812 | 8129:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
10:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 812 | 8129:41 Zurich HB
1h17
10:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4915 | 4915 · IR 16 2166 | 21669:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
11:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19234 | 19234 · IR 16 2166 | 21669:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
11:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2166 | 216610:03 Zurich HB
1h21
11:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18737 | 18737 · IC 1 10714 | 1071410:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
11:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19437 | 19437 · IC 1 10714 | 1071410:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
11:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18636 | 18636 · RE 12 4766 | 4766 · ICE 101 | 10110:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 81 814 | 81410:16 Zurich Altstetten
1h42
11:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 1 10714 | 1071410:19 Zurich HB
1h09
11:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19236 | 19236 · RE 12 4766 | 4766 · ICE 101 | 10110:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
11:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18637 | 18637 · IC 81 814 | 81410:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
11:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 814 | 81410:41 Zurich HB
1h17
11:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4917 | 4917 · IR 16 2168 | 216810:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
12:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19238 | 19238 · IR 16 2168 | 216810:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
12:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2168 | 216811:03 Zurich HB
1h21
12:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18741 | 18741 · IC 1 10900 | 1090011:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
12:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19441 | 19441 · IC 1 10900 | 1090011:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
12:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18640 | 18640 · RE 12 4768 | 4768 · IC 61 969 | 96911:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10900 | 1090011:19 Zurich HB
1h09
12:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19240 | 19240 · RE 12 4768 | 4768 · IC 61 969 | 96911:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
12:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18641 | 18641 · IC 8 816 | 81611:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
12:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14543 | 14543 · IC 8 816 | 81611:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
12:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 816 | 81611:41 Zurich HB
1h17
12:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4919 | 4919 · IR 16 2170 | 217011:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
13:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19242 | 19242 · IR 16 2170 | 217011:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
13:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2170 | 217012:03 Zurich HB
1h21
13:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18745 | 18745 · IC 1 10718 | 1071812:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
13:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19445 | 19445 · IC 1 10718 | 1071812:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
13:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18644 | 18644 · RE 12 4770 | 4770 · IC 6 971 | 97112:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10718 | 1071812:19 Zurich HB
1h09
13:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19244 | 19244 · RE 12 4770 | 4770 · IC 6 971 | 97112:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
13:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18645 | 18645 · IC 81 818 | 81812:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
13:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14547 | 14547 · IC 81 818 | 81812:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
13:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 818 | 81812:41 Zurich HB
1h17
13:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4921 | 4921 · IR 16 2172 | 217212:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
14:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19246 | 19246 · IR 16 2172 | 217212:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
14:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2172 | 217213:03 Zurich HB
1h21
14:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18749 | 18749 · IC 1 10902 | 1090213:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
14:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19449 | 19449 · IC 1 10902 | 1090213:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
14:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18648 | 18648 · RE 12 4772 | 4772 · ICE 279 | 27913:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
14:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10902 | 1090213:19 Zurich HB
1h09
14:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19248 | 19248 · RE 12 4772 | 4772 · ICE 279 | 27913:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
14:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18649 | 18649 · IC 8 820 | 82013:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
14:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14551 | 14551 · IC 8 820 | 82013:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
14:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 820 | 82013:41 Zurich HB
1h17
14:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4923 | 4923 · IR 16 2174 | 217413:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
15:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19250 | 19250 · IR 16 2174 | 217413:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
15:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2174 | 217414:03 Zurich HB
1h21
15:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18753 | 18753 · IC 1 10722 | 1072214:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
15:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19453 | 19453 · IC 1 10722 | 1072214:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
15:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18652 | 18652 · RE 12 4774 | 4774 · IC 6 975 | 97514:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
15:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10722 | 1072214:19 Zurich HB
1h09
15:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19252 | 19252 · RE 12 4774 | 4774 · IC 6 975 | 97514:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
15:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18653 | 18653 · IC 81 822 | 82214:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
15:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14555 | 14555 · IC 81 822 | 82214:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
15:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 822 | 82214:41 Zurich HB
1h17
15:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4925 | 4925 · IR 16 2176 | 217614:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
16:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19254 | 19254 · IR 16 2176 | 217614:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
16:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2176 | 217615:03 Zurich HB
1h21
16:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18757 | 18757 · IC 1 10904 | 1090415:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
16:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19457 | 19457 · IC 1 10904 | 1090415:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
16:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18656 | 18656 · RE 12 4776 | 4776 · IC 61 977 | 97715:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
16:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10904 | 1090415:19 Zurich HB
1h09
16:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19256 | 19256 · RE 12 4776 | 4776 · IC 61 977 | 97715:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
16:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18657 | 18657 · IC 8 824 | 82415:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
16:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14559 | 14559 · IC 8 824 | 82415:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
16:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 8 824 | 82415:41 Zurich HB
1h17
16:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4927 | 4927 · IR 16 2178 | 217815:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
17:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19258 | 19258 · IR 16 2178 | 217815:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
17:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2178 | 217816:03 Zurich HB
1h21
17:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18761 | 18761 · IC 1 10726 | 1072616:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
17:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19461 | 19461 · IC 1 10726 | 1072616:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
17:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18660 | 18660 · RE 12 4778 | 4778 · ICE 107 | 10716:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
17:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10726 | 1072616:19 Zurich HB
1h09
17:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19260 | 19260 · RE 12 4778 | 4778 · ICE 107 | 10716:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
17:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18661 | 18661 · IC 81 826 | 82616:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
17:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14563 | 14563 · IC 81 826 | 82616:25 Zurich Altstetten
1h33
17:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIC 81 826 | 82616:41 Zurich HB
1h17
17:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4929 | 4929 · IR 16 2180 | 218016:48 Zürich Oerlikon
1h36
18:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 12 19262 | 19262 · IR 16 2180 | 218016:50 Zurich Altstetten
1h34
18:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBIR 16 2180 | 218017:03 Zurich HB
1h21
18:24 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 7 18765 | 18765 · IC 1 10906 | 1090617:03 Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
18:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 14 19465 | 19465 · IC 1 10906 | 1090617:05 Zurich Altstetten
1h23
18:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change
SBBS 6 18664 | 18664 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 98117:09 Zürich Oerlikon
1h47
18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBIC 1 10906 | 1090617:19 Zurich HB
1h09
18:28 Bern Hauptbahnhof0 changesdirect
SBBS 12 19264 | 19264 · RE 12 4780 | 4780 · IC 61 981 | 98117:20 Zurich Altstetten
1h36
18:56 Bern Hauptbahnhof2 changes
SBBS 6 18665 | 18665 · IC 8 828 | 82817:21 Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
18:58 Bern Hauptbahnhof1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Bern?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Bern is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Bern route.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Bern

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Trains from Zurich to Bern run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 59m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
95 km
Average train duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
26
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
59m
First train
0:02
Last train
23:51
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Bern trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Bern from £7. 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
59m
Cheapest Price
£27
SBB frequency
26 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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
56m
Cheapest Price
£59
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Zurich to Bern train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Bern 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Zurich to Bern can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £45.
The train journey from Zurich to Bern covers a distance of 95 km and takes approximately 59m. Trains run 26 per day.
The train distance from Zurich to Bern is 95 km.
The first train from Zurich to Bern leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Zurich to Bern departs at 23:51.
Trains from Zurich to Bern run approximately 26 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich to Bern.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zurich and Bern. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
To get from Zurich to Bern, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Zurich to Bern.
The train station in Zurich that goes to Bern is Zurich HB, and it arrives at Bern Hauptbahnhof.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bern is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Zurich to Bern in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Bern is considered scenic, as it passes through picturesque Swiss countryside, offering views of lush green fields, charming villages, and the distant Alps.
Yes, a day trip from Zurich to Bern is feasible. The journey takes 59m and covers 95 km. Trains run 23 times per day.
In Bern, you can explore the Federal Palace, home to the Swiss Federal Assembly, and visit the Bern Historical Museum, which also houses the Einstein Museum. Wander through the charming streets of Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town and admire the Zentrum Paul Klee, dedicated to the works of Paul Klee. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Aare River. Discover the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus, where Switzerland's parliament convenes. BearPark offers a scenic setting with bear enclosures along the Aare River. Visit Bern Cathedral for stunning views from its bell tower and enjoy the Rosengarten for panoramic vistas of the old town.
To fully explore Bern's historical sites, museums, and enjoy its charming old town, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Bern.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Bern

Zurich
Bern
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Bern.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • 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
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten
  • S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
  • Tram: Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon
  • Tram: Line 10, Line 11
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

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