Next train departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Bern | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Bern | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Bern | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Bern | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Bern | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:18 PM CET.
Get from Zürich to Bern
The journey takes about 1 hour 1 minute, and with fares starting at just R 682, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Bern?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- 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
Bern
- ABahnhofpl. 10, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
- BStuderstrasse, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
- C
Riedbach
Bottigenstrasse 397, 3020 Bern, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 682
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Bern 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 Zürich to Bern?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Bern start from R 682. The average price for this train route is around R 1 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Bern?
The average train journey time from Zürich to Bern is 1h 1m, covering a distance of 96 km. The quickest train can get you there in 56m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Zürich to Bern route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Bern?
The earliest train from Zürich to Bern departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:32.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Bern was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 616To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Bern as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 616 to R 4 568 for a train ticket from Zürich to Bern based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 616, which is on 2025-12-14.
