How to get from Zurich to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 666 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 9h
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 666 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €45, on Tue, Oct 13.
666 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €175Checked Oct 18 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €56Reading date not recorded | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€175Checked Oct 181h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€56Reading date not recorded9h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Berlin: 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 → Berlin centralbus
FlixBus·13h
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 Zurich to Berlin
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 18:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 08:00 | 18:50 |
All departures
- 08:00
- 16:20
- 17:20
- 18:50
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
FlixBusZurich Airport-Berlin central, Zurich-MunichBook →
RyanairBergamo Orio al Serio-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnMunich-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Berlin central, about 13h. In total it's roughly €51 over 13h, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 13h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:00 and the last at 18:50, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Berlin?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 08:00 and 18:50.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Berlin leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Zurich?
About 666 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €60. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Zurich to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Berlin?
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.
Other ways people search Zurich to Berlin
- how to get from Zurich to Berlin
- Zurich to Berlin travel time
- Zurich to Berlin distance
- cheapest way from Zurich to Berlin
- Zurich to Berlin by bus
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: 19 Oct 2026