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Touristik-Museum der Jungfrau-Region
Regional museum in a 17th-century building presenting local history, tourism, crafts, and mountain culture of Interlaken and the lakes.
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Cheapest price
$206
Average price
$532
Fastest journey
1h 20m
Average duration
13h 53m
Flights per day
21
Distance
475 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a train costs an average of $294.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $333 Average price | $261 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Interlaken:
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Interlaken costing on average $261 (€215).
A bus is $245 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Interlaken costing on average $333 (€274).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 13h 38m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $226 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138 (€113). The journey takes 13h 38m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 13h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 21h47 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
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Buses from Paris to Interlaken run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 18:34. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 13h 57m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 57m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 6:34 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Interlaken Ost station -> Interlaken West station
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