The average train between Zurich and Berchtesgaden takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Berchtesgaden. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:00 AM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Salzburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Zurich to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Berchtesgaden is 335.7 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
