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Touristikmuseum Interlaken
Local history museum covering tourism, mountaineering, transport, and daily life in the Interlaken region. A good choice for understanding how the town became a major Alpine destination.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
10 h 9 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
781 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Interlaken will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 8 trains that leave Hamburg for Interlaken on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 781 km distance in an average of 10 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 9 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 10 h 45 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.
ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus 60
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus 21
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus 60
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus EV1
ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus EV1
ICE 577 · ICE 107
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus EV1
ICE 107
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus 21
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus EV1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $142 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 39m Average total duration 21h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Hamburg to Interlaken:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average $142 (€115).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average $163 (€132).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 40m.
Bus takes on average 21h 9m.
The journey is about 15m faster (9h 40m by train vs 9h 55m by car) and roughly $105 (€85) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($163 (€132) vs $267 (€216)). 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 Hamburg to Interlaken trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 107 | On time 8:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h30 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107 | On time 8:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h09 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus 21 | On time 9:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h36 | 8:20 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 73 · IC 981 · Bus EV1 | On time 9:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h15 | 7:59 PM Interlaken West (Port) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus 60 | On time 10:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h11 | 9:34 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus EV1 | On time 10:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h06 | 9:29 PM Interlaken West (Port) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus 60 | On time 10:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h50 | 9:34 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 635 · Bus EV1 | On time 10:44 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h45 | 9:29 PM Interlaken West (Port) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Interlaken run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $57 (€46) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 485 miles (781 km) distance in 8h 52m.
Distance 485 miles (781 km) |
Average train duration 9h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 52m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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