The average train between Berlin and Switzerland takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Berlin and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Berlin to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Berlin and Switzerland is 737.3 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 17m.