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Zurich to Berchtesgaden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Berchtesgaden takes 13h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.

13h 5m
Duration
495 km
Distance
€93
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Berchtesgaden train times

Trains run 3 times a week 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 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH22h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetÖBBTransdev GmbH7h 41m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBBTransdev GmbH8h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 494.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Berchtesgaden, Germany?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 23m.

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