How to travel from Bern to Zurich, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Bern to Zurich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 11 ($11) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 79 ($80).

The distance between Bern and Zurich is around 117km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Bern and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Zurich is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx CHF 79 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Zurich. It typically takes around 57min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Zurich with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 57min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Bern and Zurich. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 57min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Zurich. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 35m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, RegioJet, Dimaio and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Bern and Zurich. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB. instead which will take 57min.

The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Zurich. The distance is around 123km (77 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around CHF 79 ($80).