By Train (SBB & DB)

Switzerland has the best railway system in the world — and that's no exaggeration. The SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) run precisely on time, the trains are clean, modern, and reach even the most remote mountain villages. For travelers from Germany, the train is often the most comfortable way to arrive.

Important Connections from Germany

Route	Duration	Price from	Frequency
Munich → Zürich	3:30h	29 € (Sparpreis)	every 2 hrs (EC)
Frankfurt → Basel	2:50h	17.90 € (Sparpreis)	hourly (ICE)
Frankfurt → Zürich	3:55h	17.90 €	hourly (ICE)
Stuttgart → Zürich	2:45h	17.90 €	hourly (ICE/IC)
Berlin → Zürich	8:00h	29 € (Sparpreis)	3× daily (ICE)
Berlin → Zürich (Nightjet)	11:00h	29 € (seat)	daily
Hamburg → Zürich	7:30h	29 €	2× daily

The Swiss Travel Pass — The Miracle Ticket

For tourists, the Swiss Travel Pass is the best offer in the world. It includes:

• All trains (SBB, private railways, panoramic trains like Glacier Express and Bernina Express)
• All buses (PostAuto — the yellow post bus reaches every mountain village)
• All ships on the lakes (steamboats!)
• Public transport in 90+ cities (tram, bus)
• Over 500 museums (free entry!)
• 25–50% discount on most mountain railways

Swiss Travel Pass Prices (2nd Class)

Duration	Adults	Youth (16–25)
3 days	232 CHF	162 CHF
4 days	281 CHF	197 CHF
6 days	370 CHF	259 CHF
8 days	408 CHF	286 CHF
15 days	449 CHF	314 CHF

The Swiss Travel Pass Flex (selectable days within a month) costs about 10% more.

Within Switzerland

Route	Duration	Regular Price	Supersaver from
Zürich → Bern	56 min.	51 CHF	17.60 CHF
Zürich → Luzern	45 min.	25 CHF	9.80 CHF
Zürich → Interlaken	1:55h	72 CHF	29 CHF
Bern → Interlaken	50 min.	30 CHF	12 CHF
Zürich → Lugano	2:00h	65 CHF	23 CHF
Zürich → Zermatt	3:25h	98 CHF	39 CHF