Tourismuseum
Local museum on the history of tourism in the Jungfrau region, with exhibits on early alpine travel, hotels, transport, and mountain guiding.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
5 h 59 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Interlaken will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Interlaken without transferring at least once.
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 977
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 629 · RE 4232
ICE 1644 · ICE 109 · IC 983 · IC 830
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 981
IC 2013 · ICE 1651 · ICE 107
ICE 107 · IC 826
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 981
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 629 · RE 4232
ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 625 · RE 4228
ICE 105 · IC 627Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 train costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$137 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Cologne to Interlaken:
A train is $63 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Interlaken costing on average $200 (€162).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
The journey is about 30m faster (6h 18m by train vs 6h 48m by car) and roughly $61 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($137 (€111) vs $198 (€160)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Interlaken trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1648 · ICE 103 · IC 623 | On time 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h29 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h28 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 · ICE 279 · IC 625 · RE 4228 | On time 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h28 | 4:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · EC 65 · RE 4224 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h27 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IC 10971 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h59 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Cologne to Interlaken run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
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