There are 4 ways to get from Zürich HB to Bern by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Zürich HB to Bern by train
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The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to Bern is to rideshare which costs SFr 7 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Bern. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Bern. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Zürich HB and Bern is 117 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Bern without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
The train from Zürich HB to Bern takes 56 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Zürich HB to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zürich HB to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Bern is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 15 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Zürich HB, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bern every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 56 min. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zurich to Berne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Zürich HB to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Zürich HB to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to Bern is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Zürich HB to Bern.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zürich HB and Bern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.