What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin Hbf and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Hbf station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Berlin Südkreuz train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin Hbf 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 Hbf to Zurich?

The distance between Berlin Hbf and Zurich is 691 km. The road distance is 783.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 13m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin Hbf to Zurich bus from?

Berlin Hbf to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Berlin Hbf to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

The best way to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 650 and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Berlin Hbf to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Berlin Hbf to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Hbf to Zurich is 783 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Berlin Hbf to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin Hbf to Zurich?

Book your Berlin Hbf to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Berlin Hbf to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 11 ways to get from Berlin Hbf to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4h 28m
CHF 57–219
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 13m
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 13m
CHF 172–636
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42
15h 14m
CHF 70–124
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 43m
CHF 78–318
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
6h 47m
CHF 119–402
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 53m
CHF 146–449
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin Hbf 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 44m
CHF 148–195
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
11h 58m
CHF 313–953
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
12h 17m
CHF 170–250
Drive 783.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin Hbf to Zurichcar 783.1 km
8h 16m
CHF 130–188

Berlin Hbf to Zurich by train

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Distance: 690.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 9h 13m.

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