The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 17 trains that leave Bern Hauptbahnhof for Interlaken West on Fri, May 29, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 61 965 | 96511:04 AM0h49Bern Hauptbahnhof11:53 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
ICE 271 | 2719:04 AM0h49Bern Hauptbahnhof9:53 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
IC 81 806 | 8068:04 AM0h49Bern Hauptbahnhof8:53 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 42169:34 AM0h47Bern Hauptbahnhof10:21 AMInterlaken West$451One-way1 transfer
IC 61 611 | 6118:34 AM0h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:22 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 42169:34 AM0h47Bern Hauptbahnhof10:21 AMInterlaken West$451One-way1 transfer
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 422011:34 AM0h47Bern Hauptbahnhof12:21 PMInterlaken West$451One-way1 transfer
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 42127:34 AM0h47Bern Hauptbahnhof8:21 AMInterlaken West$451One-way1 transfer
IC 61 611 | 6118:34 AM0h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:22 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
IC 61 615 | 61510:34 AM0h48Bern Hauptbahnhof11:22 AMInterlaken West$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West:
A bus is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Interlaken West take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 6:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 7:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 7:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 8:21 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 7:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 8:43 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 9:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 9:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 10:21 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 9:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 10:43 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 10:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 11:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 11:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 12:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 11:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 12:43 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 12:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 12:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 1:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 2:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 2:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4175 | 4175+ PE GPX 4074 | 4074 | 2:39 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 3:43 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | 279 | 3:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 3:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 4:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 822 | 822 | 4:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 4:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 5:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4179 | 4179+ PE GPX 4078 | 4078 | 4:39 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 5:43 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 977 | 977 | 5:04 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 5:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 6:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
IC 61 991 | 991 | 12:08 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 1:02 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 5:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h44 | 6:46 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West
Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West run on average 7 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Bern Hauptbahnhof and Interlaken West from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken West, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken West
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
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