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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station is to night train which costs €50 - €140 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €220.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Berlin Central Station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof via S Messe Nord and S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Berlin Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Berlin Central Station?

The distance between Zurich and Berlin Central Station is 691 km. The road distance is 784.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €330 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €1000 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 13h 28m.

Where does the Zurich to Berlin Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Berlin Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Berlin Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Berlin Central Station is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Zurich to Berlin Central Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin Central Station?

There are 2699+ hotels available in Berlin Central Station.

Zurich to Berlin Central Station - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Berlin Central Station by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Trenitalia), 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 19m
€57–215
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 26m
€50–140
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 15m
€330–986
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
13h 28m
€79–130
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 44m
€92–331
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 16m
€128–450
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
9h 21m
€176–754
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Berlin Central Stationcar
10h 54m
€169–231
Drive 784.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Berlin Central Stationcar 784.3 km
8h 10m
€136–196

Zurich to Berlin Central Station by train and bus

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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