The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Zurich
Cheapest price
60S$
Average price
194S$
Fastest journey
8 h 24 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Zurich will cost around 194S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 60S$.
Of the 56 trains that leave Berlin for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 670 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 848 · ICE 75 · RE 20891:46 PM9h03Berlin Hbf10:49 PMZurich HB60 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 377+
TGV 92232:31 PM8h28Berlin Hbf10:59 PMZurich HB60 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 1509 · ECE 961:36 PM8h52Berlin Hbf10:28 PMZurich HB90 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 1131 · ECE 5 · IR 20778:00 AM8h49Berlin Hbf4:49 PMZurich HB102 S$1One-way2 changes
ICE 1507 · ECE 9811:36 AM8h52Berlin Hbf8:28 PMZurich HB102 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 1057:36 AM8h24Berlin Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB257 S$1One-way3 changes
ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 1057:36 AM8h24Berlin Hbf4:00 PMZurich HB102 S$1One-way3 changes
ICE 377+
TGV 92232:31 PM8h28Berlin Hbf10:59 PMZurich HB257 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 377+
TGV 92232:31 PM8h28Berlin Hbf10:59 PMZurich HB60 S$1One-way1 change
ICE 371+
IC 7798:31 AM8h29Berlin Hbf5:00 PMZurich HB257 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 42S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 42S$, and a flight costs an average of 53S$.
Distance: 670 km
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9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Berlin to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Zurich trains for today, Friday, 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 699+ IC 60403 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h42 | 8:09 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h42 | 8:09 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IR 2059 | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h22 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 699+ IC 60403+ IR 2059 | 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h22 | 7:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 699 · IC 181 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h56 | 9:23 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 840+ IC 60471+ IR 2063 | 9:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h05 | 9:49 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 273 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h32 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 273 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h32 | 10:00 AM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1271 · ICE 277 | On time 11:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 13h08 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 101 · EC 151 | On time 11:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h08 | 12:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE3 · DB S2+ ICE 896 · ICE 277 | 12:40 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 1:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 646 · ICE 573 · ICE 103+ IC 773 | 4:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h37 | 2:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 946 · ICE 71+ IR 2073 | 5:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h21 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1501 · ICE 2593 · ICE 71+ IR 2073 | 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h13 | 2:49 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 279 · IC 775 | On time 6:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h31 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 279+ IC 775 | On time 6:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h31 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h40 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h40 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h33 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1503 · ECE 192 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h52 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h24 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 2595 · ICE 595 · ICE 105 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h24 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 703 · 3290 · ECE 192 | On time 7:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h36 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1131 · ECE 5 · IR 2077 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h49 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1131+ EC 5+ IR 2077 | On time 8:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h49 | 4:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 371 · IC 779 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ IC 779 | On time 8:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 5:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ IC 781 | 8:44 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h16 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 642 · ICE 597 · ICE 107+ IC 781 | 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h14 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 1505 · ECE 190 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h52 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1073 · ICE 73 · IR 2081 | On time 10:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h48 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1073 · ICE 73+ IR 2081 | On time 10:01 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h48 | 6:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 373 | On time 10:31 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 | On time 11:20 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h40 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1507 · ECE 98 | On time 11:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h52 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 707 · 3296 · ECE 98 | On time 11:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h37 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1135 · ICE 7 · IR 2085 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h47 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1135 · ICE 7+ IR 2085 | On time 12:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h47 | 8:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 375+ TGV 9219 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 375+ TGV 9219 | On time 12:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h29 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201 · IC 789 | On time 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h40 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201+ IC 789 | On time 1:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h40 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1509 · ECE 96 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h52 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1509 · 88620 · IC 389 | On time 1:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h47 | 10:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 848 · ICE 75 · RE 2089 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h03 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 848 · ICE 75+ RE 36 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h03 | 10:49 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 756 · ICE 377+ TGV 9223 | 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h03 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 377+ TGV 9223 | On time 2:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h28 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 377+ TGV 9223 | On time 2:31 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h28 | 10:59 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 1139+ EC 9+ IR 2347+ IC 841 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h06 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 1139+ EC 9+ IR 1995 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h24 | 1:24 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 695 · ICE 205+ IC 2349 · IC 843 | 5:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h06 | 2:10 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77+ S 1 · S 12 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h29 | 5:15 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 844 · ICE 77+ S 1 · S 1 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h17 | 3:03 AM Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
IC 60408 | 8:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 9:09 AM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 408 | 8:49 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h20 | 9:09 AM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Zurich
Trains from Berlin to Zurich run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 44S$ but you can travel from only 42S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 670 km distance in 8h 24m.
Distance 670 km |
Average train duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price 44S$ |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 24m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Zurich trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Zurich from 42S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Berlin to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Zurich
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
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