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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich 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 Zurich to Berlin?

The distance between Zurich and Berlin is 691 km. The road distance is 787.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €340 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Zurich to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berlin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Berlin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Berlin?

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €1100 and takes 8h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Berlin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Berlin is 787 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Zurich to Berlin.

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

Book your Zurich to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Berlin?

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Zurich to Berlin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 16m
€58–224
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 23m
€50–140
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
8h 38m
€340–1,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
13h 40m
€75–123
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
€94–343
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 13m
€133–449
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 Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlincar
10h 58m
€170–232
Drive 787.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlincar 787.1 km
8h 14m
€138–199

Zurich to Berlin by train

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Distance: 690.7 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 €340–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 38m.

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