Zurich to Bern Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Bern, side by side.

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Cheapest days to travel in the next 30 days

The lowest fare last seen for each day we have data for, Zurich to Bern. Bars start at zero and the highlighted day is the cheapest; days without a bar have no fare seen yet.

These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Direct trains (no change)

The timetable lists 25 direct train(s) from Zurich to Bern on a sample day, the fastest in 55 min. Departures: 05:19, 05:53, 06:02, 06:06, 06:09, 06:46, 06:49, 06:53.

Services: IC 10806, IC 10810, IC 10814, IC 1408, IC 1410.

Timetable read 25 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.

Zurich to Bern: what to expect

Zurich and Bern are about 96 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Switzerland, so no border formalities are required. At 96 km this is a short regional hop.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Zurich–Bern tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €28.92, across 5 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Bern

• Bern's best-known landmark is an elaborate medieval clock tower with moving puppets. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Albert Einstein lived in Bern from 1903 to 1905, the year his Annus Mirabilis papers were published. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Bern's 6 kilometres of arcades make up one of the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Zurich to Bern

How long does the journey from Zurich to Bern take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 16 min by train and about 1 h 18 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Bern?
The lowest fare seen recently is €28.20 by train (SBB), for travel on 15 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €28.99. Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €28.92). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Bern?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €28.20 and the lowest bus fare €28.99, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Bern?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.

How many departures are there per day between Zurich and Bern?
Recent searches listed a median of 248 bus departures per day.

What is the cheapest day to travel from Zurich to Bern in the next 30 days?
Of the days we have fares for, 2 Nov 2026 (Monday) was the cheapest: €28.99 by bus (last seen 30 Oct 2026).

What is the fastest way from Zurich to Bern?
The shortest journeys seen: train 1 h 09 min, bus 56 min.

Is there a direct train from Zurich to Bern?
Yes. The timetable lists 25 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 55 min. Departures: 05:19, 05:53, 06:02, 06:06, 06:09, 06:46, 06:49, 06:53. Services differ by day, so check your date.