Carpooling Bern – Zurich

With Ride-Share, a shared ride from Bern to Zurich costs around CHF 13.26 per seat – roughly 75% less than a standard train ticket. Find rides in both directions here, or offer your own free seats.

The route at a glance

Distance (road)
approx. 125 km
Driving time
approx. 1 h 20 min
Price per seat, fees included
approx. CHF 13.26
Train, 2nd class without Half Fare
approx. CHF 52

Between Bern and Zurich you drive almost entirely on the A1, via the Härkingen interchange and across the Aargau lowlands; without traffic the trip takes around 1 h 20 min. At rush hour the stretch around the Baregg tunnel is often congested. The main stations, or spots close to the motorway such as Bern Wankdorf, work well as meeting points.

Carpooling Zurich – Bern

The same price of approx. CHF 13.26 per seat applies in the other direction, from Zurich to Bern, over the same distance of around 125 km. If you drive there and back, offer both trips.

Why Ride-Share?

  • One service fee of 8% + CHF 0.30, payment fees included – no subscription, no fixed costs
  • Secure online payment with TWINT or credit card, no cash needed
  • Full fare refunded if you cancel up to 5 hours before departure (service fee excluded)
  • Confirmed email addresses and driver ratings

More routes from Bern and Zurich

All routes of a city: Carpooling Bern · Carpooling Zurich

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