How to get from Zurich to Bern
- 95 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h
- 40 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h
direct
Train
€30
Cheapest
1h 35m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Bern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 95 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
95 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 1hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 1h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 71h · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 71h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Bern: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Bernbus
FlixBus·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Bern
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€376Departures from Zurich to Bern
SBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:19 and the last at 14:53.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 40 | 05:19 | 14:53 |
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 02:45 | 14:25 |
All departuresSBB
- 05:19
- 05:53
- 06:02
- 06:06
- 06:32
- 06:49
- 06:53
- 07:02
- 07:06
- 07:32
- 07:49
- 07:53
- 08:02
- 08:06
- 08:32
- 08:53
- 09:02
- 09:06
- 09:32
- 09:53
- 10:02
- 10:06
- 10:32
- 10:53
- 11:02
- 11:06
- 11:32
- 11:53
- 12:02
- 12:06
- 12:32
- 12:53
- 13:02
- 13:06
- 13:32
- 13:53
- 14:02
- 14:06
- 14:32
- 14:53
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:45
- 06:05
- 09:50
- 14:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Bern works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Bern, about 1h 35m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Bern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Bern?
The most useful route takes about 1h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zurich to Bern?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:19 and the last at 14:53, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Bern?
40 a day with SBB, between 05:19 and 14:53.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Bern?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 14:25, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Bern?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 14:25.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Bern leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bern from Zurich?
About 95 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Bern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €8. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Bern?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Zurich to Bern without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026