How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Zürich?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Zürich start from R 1 022. The average price for this train route is around R 1 651. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Zürich?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Zürich is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 670 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 24m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Zürich route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 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 06:15. And the latest train departs at 22:12.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 R 1 170 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Zürich on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:57	Hauptbahnhof	14h 33m	00:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	07:36	Berlin Hbf	8h 24m	16:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:04	Berlin Südkreuz	14h 26m	00:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:15	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 45m	15:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
	07:27	Berlin Hbf	8h 33m	16:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Zürich on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:57	Hauptbahnhof	10h 33m	00:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	07:36	Berlin Hbf	8h 24m	16:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	17h 13m	09:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	06:15	Berlin Ostbahnhof	8h 45m	15:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
	07:27	Berlin Hbf	8h 33m	16:00	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 899, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

8h 40mAverage duration

671 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 635 - R 2 902	Average duration15h 55m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 022 - R 4 522	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 899 - R 1 467	Average duration8h 40m	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

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CH train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 1 022. The average price for this train route is around R 1 651. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Zürich is 8h 45m, covering a distance of 670 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 24m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 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 06:15. And the latest train departs at 22:12.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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

26/01

R 2 013

27/01

R 1 683

Today

R 1 693

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R 2 024

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R 1 997

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R 1 662

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Zürich was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 662

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 R 1 662 to R 9 197 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 R 1 662, which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually ÖBB 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.