City connection
Zurich to Berlin by train
Zürich HB → Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Fastest
- 8 h 41 min
- Typical
- 8 h 55 min
- Direct trains
- No
- Fewest changes
- 1
- Operators
- Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, DB Fernverkehr (Codesharing), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, DB Fernverkehr AG
Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.
How long does the train from Zurich to Berlin take?
The fastest connection takes about 8 h 41 min; a typical journey takes around 8 h 55 min.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Berlin?
No direct service was found on a typical weekday — expect at least 1 change.
Which operators run trains from Zurich to Berlin?
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, DB Fernverkehr (Codesharing), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, DB Fernverkehr AG.
Legendary routes through Zurich or Berlin
- ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
- ICE Hamburg → Berlin
- Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
- Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan
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