Bern to Zurich train
Book a train ticket from Bern to Zurich
Book a train ticket from Bern to Zurich
Information about the Bern to Zurich train
| Number routes per day | 94 |
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| Average route time | 1h 09m |
| Shortest route time | 0h 56m |
| First hour of departure | 0h 02m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 31m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Bern to Zurich
How much does a train ticket from Bern to Zurich cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Bern to Zurich take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Bern to Zurich?
How many trains run from Bern to Zurich each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Bern and Zurich?
What is the distance between Bern and Zurich by train?
What time is the first train from Bern to Zurich?
What time is the last train from Bern to Zurich?
To leave Bern, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Bern to Zurich?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Bern to Zurich?
Price of a Bern – Zurich Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Bern to Zurich: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Bern to Zurich at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Bern – Zurich
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Bern to Zurich throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.
Last-minute Bern – Zurich Train
Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Bern to Zurich. For last-minute train tickets from Bern to Zurich, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.
Direct train from Bern to Zurich and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Zurich on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Bern to Zurich?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Bern to Zurich with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Bern to Zurich train?
SBB
SBB
Travel from Bern to Zurich by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Bern - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
What on-board services are available on the Bern to Zurich train?
SBB
SBB
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Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant
Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
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Free Internet on board and in stations
Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
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Enhanced comfort in 1st class
Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
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Transporting your luggage on board the train
SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
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Transporting your bicycle on board the train
Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
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Travelling with your pet
Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.
Which stations does the train from Bern to Zurich depart from and arrive at?
Bern
Right in the heart of the Swiss capital, Bern station is at the crossroads of the country's rail connections. Modern and well laid out, it makes travel easy both for passengers in transit and for local journeys. Bern station is close to all the city's sights. The historic centre is just ten minutes' walk away, as is Bern's unmissable Collegiate Church of St Vincent (Bern Minster). So you can easily discover Bern's sights before setting off for another destination.
How do I get to Bern station?
Bern station is frequently served by several BernMobil tram and bus lines, which will take you from the station to different parts of the city. A car park and a bicycle park are also available.
What are the main destinations from Bern station?
Trains run from this key Swiss station to Zurich and Geneva, as well as to Milan in Italy. Like several other Swiss cities, Bern can be reached by TGV Lyria, which links France (departing from Paris Gare de Lyon) and Switzerland.
What services and shops are available at Bern station?
Whatever the reason for your journey, Bern station has the right facilities. The station's shopping centre includes many shops and restaurants, as well as practical services for passengers (Wi-Fi, left luggage, bureau de change, information point, bike rental). Lifts and accessible toilets are available for people with reduced mobility. The station's clear signage and easy access to the platforms allow all passengers to get around efficiently and board for their next destination with peace of mind.
Zürich HB
Welcome to Zurich! Zurich's central station, Zürich HB (or Zürich Hauptbahnhof), welcomes you in a modern, well-equipped setting. A starting point for other Swiss cities or a stop on the way to Germany, Austria or France, Zurich, ideally located on the shores of a lake, lends itself to sightseeing as soon as you step off the train.
Right in the centre of Zurich, Zürich Hauptbahnhof station is the gateway to a major Swiss city. Located opposite the Swiss National Museum and a few minutes' walk from the historic centre, the station offers everyone its modern facilities and shops.
How do I get to Zurich HB station?
As a true multimodal hub, Zurich HB station is very easy to reach: it is served by various lines of the ZVV network (S-Bahn, buses, trams), as well as SZU trains. In addition, bicycle parking with several hundred spaces is available.
What are the main destinations from Zurich HB station?
From Zurich station, you can easily travel to many destinations in Switzerland, as well as to Germany, Italy and Austria. TGV Lyria runs several services every day from Zurich to Paris in France, via Basel, Mulhouse, Dijon and Belfort-Montbéliard. The nearby Zurich Central Bus Station is the departure point for Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches to destinations across Europe.
Bern to Zurich train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
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| 6h 36m | 7h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 7h 02m | 7h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 7h 31m | 8h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 7h 36m | 8h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 8h 02m | 8h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 8h 31m | 9h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 8h 36m | 9h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 8h 36m | 9h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 8h 38m | 10h 00m | 1h 22m | SBB | |
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| 9h 02m | 9h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 9h 04m | 10h 22m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 9h 31m | 10h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 9h 36m | 10h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 9h 36m | 10h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 9h 38m | 11h 00m | 1h 22m | SBB | |
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| 10h 02m | 10h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 10h 31m | 11h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 10h 36m | 11h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 10h 36m | 11h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 11h 02m | 11h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 11h 04m | 12h 22m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 11h 31m | 12h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 11h 36m | 12h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 12h 02m | 12h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 12h 36m | 13h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 12h 36m | 13h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 13h 02m | 13h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 13h 36m | 14h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 14h 02m | 14h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 14h 04m | 15h 22m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 14h 31m | 15h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 14h 36m | 15h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 14h 36m | 15h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 15h 02m | 15h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 15h 04m | 16h 22m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 15h 36m | 16h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 15h 36m | 16h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 15h 38m | 17h 00m | 1h 22m | SBB | |
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| 16h 02m | 16h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 16h 09m | 17h 10m | 1h 01m | SBB | |
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| 16h 31m | 17h 28m | 0h 57m | SBB | |
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| 16h 36m | 17h 52m | 1h 16m | SBB | |
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| 16h 36m | 17h 54m | 1h 18m | SBB | |
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| 16h 38m | 18h 00m | 1h 22m | SBB | |
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| 17h 02m | 17h 58m | 0h 56m | SBB | |
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| 22h 02m | 23h 01m | 0h 59m | SBB | |
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| 22h 31m | 23h 31m | 1h 00m | SBB | |
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| 23h 31m | 0h 40m | 1h 09m | SBB | |
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