There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Erlach by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bern
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Instrain Ir66 / ...
2h 31mCHF 44–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus 3909
3h 20mCHF 17–32Drive 138 km
- Drive from Zurich to Erlachcar 138 km
1h 40mCHF 23–34Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Instrain S37
2h 44m
Zurich to Erlach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erlach is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Erlach is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Erlach. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Erlach, Stedtli via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Ins, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Erlach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ins via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Zurich and Erlach is 154 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Erlach without a car is to train via Bern which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Zurich to Erlach, including transfers.
Zurich to Erlach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Erlach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Erlach is to train via Bern which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Erlach, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Erlach, Stedtli via Bern, Ins, and Ins, Bahnhof in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Train from Bern to Ins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- BLS AG
- Phone
- +41 62 919 19 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aare Seeland mobil
Train from Biel/Bienne to Ins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Aare Seeland mobil
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Erlach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Zurich to Erlach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Erlach is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Zurich to Erlach.
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