How to get from Berlin to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 668 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
668 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Sep 8 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €56Reading date not recorded | 9h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 16h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Sep 81h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€56Reading date not recorded9h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Sep 916h 05m · 1 transferSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Zurich Airportflight
easyJet·1h 25m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Berlin to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€106October 2026
€37Departures 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 |
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, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetBerlin Brandenburg-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-MunichBook →
FlixBusMunich-Zurich, Berlin Airport BER-Constance central, Constance-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Zurich works
Start with a U2 flight from Berlin to Zurich, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €33 over 1h 25m, 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 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zurich from Berlin?
About 668 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 €33 to €87. 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 25m.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Zurich?
About 1h 25m, 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 easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Berlin to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 23m.
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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