Cheap 4-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Bern to Zurich

Your exciting road trip through Switzerland starts when you reach the incredible city of Bern, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bern and begin your adventure in Switzerland.

Bern is a popular cheap holiday destination in Switzerland with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Bern and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Rose Garden Bern will make your cheap holiday in Switzerland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating architectural structure that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,288 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Bern. An excellent example is the popular Süder. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 519 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Switzerland is Restaurant Rosengarten. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,281 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Lötschberg is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,268 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Switzerland!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Switzerland, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Bern and end your day in the city of Zurich, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Bern is the amazing UNESCO - Bern Old Town. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,711 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Zytglogge. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,318 travelers, a visit to this well-known astronomical clock and sightseeing spot in Bern is likely to make your vacation in Switzerland even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Bern is the outstanding Bern Minster. This church building has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,755 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Switzerland. To have the best affordable travel experience in Switzerland, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Switzerland unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Switzerland.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Zurich. Zurich is another cheap travel destination in Switzerland where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Switzerland can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Zurich that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Zurich is Weisses Rössli. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 525 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Zurich, Zeughauskeller is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,976 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Swiss Chuchi Restaurant. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Zurich enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,383 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Zurich’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Switzerland. For example, you can visit Kennedy's Irish Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Switzerland!

Day 3 of your road trip across Switzerland offers you the chance to visit the wonderful Schaffhausen and the enchanting Schaffhausen, two of the most popular cheap holiday destinations in the country. You'll begin sightseeing in Schaffhausen and end the day in Schaffhausen, where you'll stay for 1 night.

Buckle up because day 3 of your affordable vacation in Switzerland will take you to some of locals’ and travelers’ most recommended travel spots!

One place travelers keep coming back to in Schaffhausen is the magnificent Zürich Zoo. Around 26,031 visitors have rated this excellent zoo and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

We also recommend you explore the amazing Lindenhof on this leg of your self-drive tour in Switzerland. This attraction is a well-known square that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from around 11,259 travelers.

The remarkable Grossmünster is known to be one of the best places to visit in this cheap vacation spot in Switzerland. This attraction, an amazing church building, is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,203 travelers.

Start your sightseeing in this cheap holiday destination with a visit to the unforgettable Rhine Falls. This popular site is a valued waterfall in Schaffhausen and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 69,929 visitors.

Exploring one unique site after another provides you the much-needed variety during your self-drive tour across Switzerland. But to satisfy your curiosity or need for adventure, we recommend you add excursions in today’s agenda. You have a great selection of popular and low-cost activities to choose from in Switzerland. Make your cheap holiday experience in Switzerland more memorable by doing something new, bold, or inspiring.

Bern offers many top-rated accommodations suitable for travelers on a budget vacation in Switzerland. So anytime you need a break from your activities, you’re guaranteed a comfortable and affordable place to rest and stay in the city.

As this adventurous day progresses, satisfy your hunger at one of the best restaurants in the city. Many restaurants in Bern offer good food at even better prices, the perfect combination for travelers on affordable vacations in Switzerland.

Kornhauskeller is a must try. This restaurant serves a mouthwatering selection of meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,436 diners.

Another popular eating spot in Bern is Luce, a local favorite. Serving diners fresh, delicious, and affordable meals, this restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,541 customers.

Make sure you get to the restaurant early to save yourself a seat.

When night has fallen and you feel like enjoying a drink, head to some of Bern’s best bars. There are plenty of bars in the city where you can order a few drinks without compromising your budget.

Mr. Pickwick Pub Bern is an excellent example of a great bar in Bern offering drinks at reasonable prices. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You can also hang out and have a drink at Adrianos Bar & Café, another of locals’ go-to bars in Bern. Adrianos Bar & Café is among the best city bars offering various beverages at different price points, with around 865 customers having rated it an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Celebrate another day of your adventure-filled road trip through Switzerland with a toast. Cheers to a memorable cheap vacation experience in Switzerland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Switzerland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bern.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Switzerland.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Bern is the remarkable Bundesplatz. This square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,050 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bern, consider a top-rated restaurant like Entrecôte Fédérale. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,171 customers.

Ristorante Azzurro Terra e Mare is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,032 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bern and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Switzerland!