How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Zürich?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Zürich start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Berlin to Zürich?

The average train trip from Berlin to Zürich takes 8h 54m and covers 670 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 3m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Zürich route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 24 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Zürich?

The earliest train from Berlin to Zürich departs at 6:15am. The latest train departs at 11:33pm.

What is the best train operator from Berlin to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Zürich?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Zürich from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Zürich on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Berlin Hbf	14h 41m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 41m	12:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hauptbahnhof	12h 40m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 51m	12:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Zürich on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Berlin Hbf	14h 41m	3:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:49pm	Hauptbahnhof	11h 41m	12:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:26pm	Hauptbahnhof	17h 24m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:40pm	Spandau	17h 10m	9:50am	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:25am	Hauptbahnhof	12h 50m	11:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Zürich

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

671 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $205	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $435	Average Duration8h 54m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$71 - $123	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Zürich?

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,535 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

CH train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Zürich by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Zürich start at $79. The average price for this train route is around $143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Berlin to Zürich?
The average train trip from Berlin to Zürich takes 8h 54m and covers 670 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 3m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 24 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Zürich?
The earliest train from Berlin to Zürich departs at 6:15am. The latest train departs at 11:33pm.
What is the best train operator from Berlin to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Berlin to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-04

$85

12-05

$85

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12-07

$150

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12-09

$85

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12-11

$86

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Zürich was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $412 for a train ticket from Berlin to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.