How to get from Berlin to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Berlin to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 666 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€96
Cheapest
12h 55m
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 17 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 37m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 666 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
666 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €83Checked Oct 17 | 1h 37mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €56Reading date not recorded | 8h 58m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€83Checked Oct 171h 37m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€56Reading date not recorded8h 58m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Zurich Airportflight1h 37m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Berlin to Zurich
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:40 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 07:40 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 07:40
- 19:40
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 21:40
- 22:00
- 22:30
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin central-Zurich Airport, Munich-ZurichBook →
EurowingsBerlin Brandenburg-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-MunichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Zurich works
Start with a flight from Berlin to Zurich, about 1h 37m. In total it's roughly €83 over 1h 37m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 37m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:40 and the last at 22:30, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Zurich?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 07:40 and 22:30.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Zurich leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Berlin?
About 666 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €51. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 37m.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Zurich?
About 1h 37m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Berlin and Zurich?
Berlin is BER and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written BER to ZRH.
Which operators run Berlin to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Berlin to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Zurich?
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.
Route calculated: 17 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 17 Oct 2026