How do I get from Zurich airport to Bern?

Q: How do I get from Zurich airport to Bern?

IC8 or IC1 train to Bern: CHF 59 for one traveler, 69–98 min. It leaves you at Bern station, in the middle of the old town, in 69 to 82 minutes. The IC8 leaves at :46 and the IC1 at :09, from 06:09 to 22:46, about two an hour (fewer on weekend afternoons). The ticket is SBB's point-to-point fare to Bern, CHF 59.00 an adult, CHF 29.50 for a child 6 to 15 or Half-Fare card, under-6s free, valid all day on any train along the route. A pre-booked car with Welcome Pickups costs more and takes about 90 minutes.

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2 ways to Bern

For Zurich generally we recommend the SBB train to Zürich HB; for Bern the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. Nothing listed is quicker.

IC8 or IC1 train to Bern

IC8IC1 · SBB, on a point-to-point ticket

69–98 min rideEvery 30 min06:09–22:46

Zürich Flughafen railway stationBern station

Luggage space

CHF 59total for 1 adultCHF 59 eachBuy ticketOn SBB, on a point-to-point ticket

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Zürich Flughafen railway station, platforms 1 to 4

SBB's point-to-point fare, not a ZVV ticket: CHF 59.00 an adult in 2nd class, 181 tariff kilometres. Children 6 to 15 and Half-Fare holders pay exactly half, CHF 29.50; under-6s ride free. Valid one day on any train along the route. Supersaver tickets are yield-priced and not shown here.

Luggage. Mainline Swiss trains: racks and standing space by the doors.

Hours. The IC8 leaves at :46 from 06:46 to 22:46, mostly 72 or 76 minutes to Bern. The IC1 leaves at :09 from 06:09 to 22:09 on weekdays (some hours missing at weekends), mostly 79 minutes. A few trips take longer.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer to Bern

Driver meets you in arrivals

90 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night

Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Bern

Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book

€312total for 1 adult€312 each · about CHF 287 in allBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €312 for the sedan, €450 for the minivan, €762 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 30 October 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Luggage. Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

The IC8 leaves at :46 and the IC1 at :09, from 06:09 to 22:46, about two an hour (fewer on weekend afternoons). The ticket is SBB's point-to-point fare to Bern, CHF 59.00 an adult, CHF 29.50 for a child 6 to 15 or Half-Fare card, under-6s free, valid all day on any train along the route. A pre-booked car with Welcome Pickups costs more and takes about 90 minutes.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Zurich Airport into Zurich

Your destination

Straight there.

Bern is Switzerland's federal city, 181 tariff kilometres south-west of the airport. Two InterCity trains an hour run there without a change, in 69 to 82 minutes, and set you down at Bern station in the middle of the old town.

Zurich Airport

Follow the signs

Zürich Flughafen railway station

IC8 or IC1 train to Bern · 69–98 min

Bern

IC8 or IC1 train to Bern serves Bern. SBB train to Zürich HB does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IC8 or IC1 train to Bern runs 06:09–22:46. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Bern is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Bern

Find the stop

Zürich Flughafen railway station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose IC8 or IC1 train to Bern

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Bern

69–98 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Data in SwitzerlandAiralo

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A late flight?AirHelp

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the SBB train to Zürich HB stop at Bern?

No. It runs to Zürich HB.

Does the VBZ tram 10 stop at Bern?

No. It runs to Zürich.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IC8 or IC1 train to Bern runs 06:09–22:46. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Bern is what remains.

Is Bern in Zurich?

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