Train from Zürich HB to Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf

Straight-line Distance

96 km

WSW (240.6°)

Rail Distance

~125 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~57m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

20.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.2 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 24.4 kg

Taking the train saves 20.2 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Bern Hbf

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains run every 30 minutes on this core Swiss corridor, connecting Zurich with Bern in under an hour. This links Switzerland's largest city with its federal capital in comfort and precision. Both stations are architectural landmarks and excellent hubs for onward connections.

Scenic Highlight

The gently rolling Swiss Mittelland between Zurich and Bern, with farmland, small lakes, and the Bernese Alps appearing on the southern horizon as the train approaches the capital, is a pleasant quintessentially Swiss landscape.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass and GA Travelcard holders ride free on this SBB route; Supersaver tickets via sbb.ch reward early planning, but the high frequency means no advance booking is necessary for flexible travellers.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bern Hbf

🇨🇭 Aigle 79 km 🇮🇹 Milan 212 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 39 km 🇨🇭 Sion 80 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 73 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km 🇨🇭 Sion 156 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Bern Hbf takes approximately 57m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~125 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Bern Hbf is approximately 125 km (96 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Bern Hbf emits approximately 4.2 kg of CO2, compared to 24.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 20.2 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Bern Hbf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Bern Hbf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27