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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Dresden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin 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 to Zurich?

The distance between Berlin and Zurich is 691 km. The road distance is 785.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 13m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 320.

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

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

Where do I catch the Berlin to Zurich bus from?

Berlin to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Zurich?

The best way to get from Berlin to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 320 and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Berlin to Zurich bus arrive?

Berlin to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Berlin to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Berlin to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Zurich is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Berlin to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Berlin 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 56–205
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 13m
CHF 45–130
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 168–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Dresden central stationbus 460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
14h 18m
CHF 90–108
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 69–270
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 115–380
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 147–413
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
10h 47m
CHF 170–390
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin 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 48m
CHF 149–196
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Elsterwerdatrain Re
2. Take the train from Riesa to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
14h 58m
CHF 175–275
Drive 785.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Zurichcar 785.8 km
8h 19m
CHF 132–191

Berlin to Zurich by train

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Distance: 690.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Eurowings, Swiss, 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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