✈ Transfer Options from Zurich Airport to Bern

Q: How much is a train ticket from Zurich airport to Bern?

Regular one-way train tickets cost 23€ for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines inside the airport, at the SBB ticket counters, at the Service Center, or online.

Q: How far is it from Zurich airport to Bern?

The total distance from Zurich airport to the Bern is 128 km. The total trip with a car usually takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

There are two main transportation methods from Zurich airport to the city of Bern. The first and most common option is by train, while the least preferred choice is transportation by taxi, mainly due to the excessive cost of the trip. A train from Zurich airport to Bern will take around 1 hour 15 minutes and one way tickets cost 23€. On the other hand, Zurich airport taxis take around 1 hour 30 minutes for the same distance and the overall price will usually sum up to 400€.

3 options to go from Zurich Airport to city center

PRICE FOR

OPTION	PRICE	TIME	AVAILABILITY	CONVENIENCE
Welcome Pickups Private Transfer	€312	90min	24/7	Convenience	Book
Taxi	€400	90min	24/7	Convenience	Book
	Taxis are generally not a recommended travel method from Zurich airport to Bern. Nevertheless, the taxi desk inside the airport can help you book the best available option suited for your wallet.
Train	€46	75min	05:00–23:45	Convenience	Read more
	If you are traveling late at night remember that trains to Bern start operating at 5:00 am. In the meantime you can relax in one of the accommodation areas of the airport or explore the shopping centre.

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How to get from Zurich airport to Bern by taxi

Despite the large number of private companies offering taxi services, almost all taxi vehicles available at Zurich airport are either black or white. Moreover, they all carry the classic black and yellow taxi roof sign along with their licence clearly displayed in front of their window. A trip from Zurich airport to Bern usually takes 1 hour and 30 minutes under regular traffic conditions. Prices are usually offered as fixed fares and most companies will charge around 400€ for the trip.

Taxi fare from Zurich airport to Bern

Usually a taxi fare depends on various variables, but for great distances such as Zurich airport to Bern the overall prices come at fixed rate. In such cases prices fluctuate depending on the type and size of vehicle, amount of people as well as the type of deals and perks offered by the taxi company. All in all, the total fare could range from 350€ to 450€.

Where do I get it from?

Taxis are usually found at the rank outside the airports arrivals terminal or can be set to pick up customers at predesignated locations when booked online and in advance.

Convenience

The taxi option from Zurich to Bern has only one advantage over a train transportation and that is the comfort and convenience of private space. What makes the taxi choice very impractical is the huge cost which makes it uneconomical even when the fare is split among a group of four.

Useful Tips

Avoid getting a taxi to Bern directly from the ranks since some drivers might overcharge you to such destinations.

You can also pre-book an airport taxi by telephone (0848 850 852) in case you don not have internet access.

Book a trusted, English-speaking driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular taxi

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How to get from Zurich airport to Bern by train

Taking the train to Bern is definitely the most efficient travel choice compared to other transportation options. The are two available trains with direct connections from Zurich airport to Bern: the IC1 and IC8. Both trains travel to Bern in just about 1 hour and 15 minutes, while the price for a regular one way ticket is 23€. The trains are interchangeably available every 20 to 40 minutes.

How much is the train from Zurich airport to city Bern?

A single ticket (2nd class) to Bern costs 23€ for adults and 11.50€ for children (aged 6–16).
A single ticket (1st class) to Bern costs 41€ for adults and 20.50€ for children (aged 6–16).

Tickets for the trains can be purchased at the ticket machines located in Arrival 1 and 2, at the SBB ticket counters, open from 6:15am to 10:30pm, at the Service Center, or even from your smartphone.

Cost

23€

Trip Duration

75 Min.

Waiting time is around 20 to 40 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money