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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Bern?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Bern from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
0h 56m
£25
£30
398
Car
1h 20m
£17
£17
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Bern from Zurich?

You can reach Bern with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £17
Wednesday
from £25
Thursday
Friday
from £26
Saturday
Sunday
from £17
Monday
from £25

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    16:20
    Zurich
    17:40
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    11:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    19:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    21:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    00:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    01:02
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    07:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £26
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £26
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    00:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    01:02
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    0h 56m
    0
    06:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    18:10
    Zurich
    19:40
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    Zurich
    20:10
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 28m
    0
    01:36
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    03:04
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 30m
    0
    05:28
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 37m
    0
    01:27
    Zurich
    Oerlikon Station
    03:04
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 51m
    0
    16:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:56
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £83

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    12:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    14:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    19:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    21:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    0h 56m
    0
    06:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Bern?

You can get to Bern from Zurich in just 0h 56m with a Train from SBB CFF FFS. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 20m
Wednesday
from 1h 0m
Thursday
Friday
from 0h 56m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
from 0h 56m

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    16:20
    Zurich
    17:40
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    00:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    01:02
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    09:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    11:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    19:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    21:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    0h 56m
    0
    06:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 0m
    0
    00:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    01:02
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    05:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    07:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £26
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £26

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    Zurich
    20:10
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £18
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    18:10
    Zurich
    19:40
    Bern
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £17

    • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 28m
    0
    01:36
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    03:04
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 30m
    0
    05:28
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 37m
    0
    01:27
    Zurich
    Oerlikon Station
    03:04
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £25
  • Deutsche Bahn
    4h 51m
    0
    16:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    20:56
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £83

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    0h 56m
    0
    06:02
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:58
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 9m
    0
    05:19
    Zurich
    Central Station
    06:28
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £28
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    13:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    15:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £25
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    12:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    14:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 22m
    0
    19:59
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    21:21
    Bern
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Basic
    from £27
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Bern

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Bern?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in Bern you will be arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld, Schanzenstrasse Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bern from Zurich? With 4 connections between 3 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich and Bern, you can pay as low as £17 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from SBB CFF FFS: you will get to Bern in just 0h 56m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich and Bern are SBB CFF FFS, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich and Bern is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Zollikon or to Köniz, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Bern Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Zurich to Bern?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Bern, are SBB CFF FFS, BlaBlaCar and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: SBB CFF FFS and Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Bern

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Bern. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Bern

How can I reach Bern from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Bern from Zurich.

How far is Bern from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Bern is 95.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Bern?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich to Bern?

You can get to Bern with just £17 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bern in just 0h 56m with a Train from SBB CFF FFS.

More routes to Zurich and to Bern

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Bern. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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