How to travel from Zurich to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Zurich and Berlin is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zurich to Berlin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Basel Sbb

Take the train to Basel Sbb and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance843km (524 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Zurich and Berlin is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Zurich and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to drive which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Berlin. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 8h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and TGV inOui run train services between Zurich and Berlin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Berlin. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 55m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Zurich and Berlin. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Berlin. The distance is around 843km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Zurich to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Berlin

Transport options from Zurich to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Basel Sbb + 1 similar
8h 10m
€220($220)
every 3 hours987km (613 miles)
Train8h 35m
€200($200)
5 times a day958km (595 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€45($45)
twice daily879km (546 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€170($170)
on demand843km (524 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin