How to get from Zurich to Berlin

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Berlin, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Switzerland enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Berlin from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Berlin, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 21/01/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from Zurich to Berlin.

The restriction level for your return to Zurich, Switzerland from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Zurich from Berlin restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Zurich from Berlin?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 20/01/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Zurich from Berlin closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Berlin including taking a flight, coach or train.

The cheapest way from Zurich to Berlin is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around £17 compared to other travel options to Berlin:

A train is about £74 less than a flight, which costs on average £92 for this journey.

A train is about £23 less than a coach, which costs on average £40 for this trip.

The fastest way from Zurich to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Berlin from Zurich can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 16 h 10 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 8 h 28 min   of travel time.

The distance from Zurich to Berlin is approximately 415 miles (670 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Berlin is:

• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Zurich to Berlin as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zurich to Berlin:

• Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Coaches from Zurich to Berlin most often leave from Zürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
• Trains mostly leave from Zürich HB and tend to arrive in Berlin Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Berlin:

• You can travel by plane between Zurich and Berlin with Eurowings, and you can find Eurowings Zurich to Berlin tickets for £92 on Omio.
• You can take a coach from Zurich to Berlin with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cheap tickets can be found for £40 with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Zurich to Berlin.
• You can go to Berlin from Zurich by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for £17 with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Berlin on Omio.

Before travelling from Zurich to Berlin, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket is £92 one way on average for this trip.
• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is £40 one way on average.
• The price of a train ticket is £17 one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Berlin tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.