What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin Central Station and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Central Station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf and Berlin central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Central Station and Zurich?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

The distance between Berlin Central Station and Zurich is 691 km. The road distance is 783.6 km.

How do I travel from Berlin Central Station to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 850.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin Central Station to Zurich bus from?

Berlin Central Station to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Berlin Central Station to Zurich train from?

Berlin Central Station to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

The best way to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 850 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Berlin Central Station to Zurich bus arrive?

Berlin Central Station to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Berlin Central Station to Zurich train arrive?

Berlin Central Station to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Central Station to Zurich is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Berlin Central Station to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Berlin Central Station to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Berlin Central Station to Zurich - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Berlin Central Station to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4h 32m
CHF 57–213
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 16m
CHF 50–130
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 15m
CHF 171–807
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
14h 11m
CHF 74–126
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 46m
CHF 90–315
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
5h 56m
CHF 157–470
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
7h 8m
CHF 119–427
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin Central Station to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
11h 45m
CHF 148–194
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
12h 1m
CHF 303–953
Drive 783.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin Central Station to Zurichcar 783.6 km
8h 16m
CHF 129–186

Berlin Central Station to Zurich by foot and train

105Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.9 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Berlin Central Station, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

Eurowings, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Berlin Central Station to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 15m.

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