4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bern to Zurich
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€9
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bern to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Zurich will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Bern to Zurich, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:00 AM1h10Bern2:10 AMZurich€51One-way0 transfers- 9:00 PM1h20Bern10:20 PMZurich€81One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 PM1h10Bern8:30 PMZurich€101One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 AM1h30Bern2:10 AMZurich€101One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM1h30Bern9:10 PMZurich€121One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 PM1h10Bern8:30 PMZurich€101One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM1h10Bern2:10 AMZurich€51One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 PM1h20Bern10:20 PMZurich€81One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 AM1h30Bern2:10 AMZurich€101One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 PM1h30Bern9:10 PMZurich€121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bern to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 95 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Zurich:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Zurich costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
Live departures
Bern to Zurich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Zurich buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 PM Bern | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Bern | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:50 PM Bern | 1h30 | 3:20 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Bern | 1h20 | 5:20 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Bern | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:40 AM Bern | 1h30 | 2:10 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 AM Bern | 1h10 | 2:10 AM Zurich | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bern to Zurich
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Buses from Bern to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 95 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 95 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:46 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Bern to ZurichYou can travel by bus between Bern to Zurich with BlaBlaCar for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bern to Zurich
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