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

The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin is to night train which costs €50 - €140 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zürich Hbf and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Zürich Hbf station to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich Hbf and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Zürich Hbf to Berlin?

The distance between Zürich Hbf and Berlin is 689 km. The road distance is 786.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €320 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin, including transfers.

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

Zürich Hbf to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zürich Hbf to Berlin train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zürich Hbf to Berlin?

The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €1000 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Zürich Hbf to Berlin bus arrive?

Zürich Hbf to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.

Where does the Zürich Hbf to Berlin train arrive?

Zürich Hbf to Berlin train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zürich Hbf to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Berlin is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Zürich Hbf to Berlin.

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

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Zürich Hbf to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Berlin by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
4h 10m
€56–223
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 23m
€50–140
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 46m
€320–1,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
13h 50m
€78–128
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
5h 41m
€92–332
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
6h 17m
€128–451
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Berlin Hbftrain 12
10h 37m
€176–757
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zürich Hbf to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 56m
€170–232
Drive 786.3 km
1. Drive from Zürich Hbf to Berlincar 786.3 km
8h 12m
€137–198

Zürich Hbf to Berlin by foot and train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 688.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Eurowings, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €320–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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