How to get from Zurich to Berlin
A real 3-leg route: bus. Door to door 14h 25m, from €80.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 25m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 668 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Reutlingenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m - 2Reutlingen → Dresden centralbusFlixBus·7h 30m
- 3Dresden central → Berlin Airport BERbusFlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Zurich to Berlin: train, bus
How the trip from Zurich to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Reutlingen central, about 3h 45m. Transfer in Reutlingen central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Dresden central (7h 30m). Transfer in Dresden central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Berlin Airport BER (2h). In total it's roughly €80 over 14h 25m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Berlin
DepartureZurichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Zurich to Berlin
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Zurich to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Berlin?+−
The most useful route takes about 14h 25m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Berlin from Zurich?+−
About 668 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Berlin cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €80. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Berlin?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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.
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