- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$170
Average price
$239
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 13 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
661 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Vienna will cost around $239 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
It's difficult to get from Interlaken to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 815 · EC 193 · EC 1219
RJX13479+
IC 711 · IC 612
RJX13479+
IC 711 · IC 612 · IC 745
RJX13479+
IC 711 · IC 612
RJX13477+
IC 608 · IC 707 · IC 741
RJX13479+
IC 711 · IC 612
RE 9+
EC 99+
RJX19915+
IC 610
RJX13477+
IC 608 · IC 707
RJX13479+
IC 711 · IC 612
RE 9+
EC 99+
RJX19915+
IC 610Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 410 miles (661 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $196 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Vienna:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Vienna costing on average $178 (€146).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Vienna costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 18m.
Tickets start at around $178 (€146) compared to roughly $243 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 10h 6m versus 8h 57m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Vienna trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 815 · EC 193 · EC 1219 | On time 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 12h43 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 620 · IC 719+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h34 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 620 · IC 719+ RJX13483 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h03 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 620 · IC 719+ RJX13483+ IC 843 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 12h12 | 12:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
IC 620 · IC 719+ RJX13483+ S 2 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h42 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
IC 972 · IC 821+ EC 195+ RJX19937 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h36 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 972 · IC 821+ EC 195+ RJX19937 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 12h12 | 1:11 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
RE 9+ IC 622 · IC 721+ EC 195 | 1:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h06 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 9+ IC 622 · IC 721+ EC 195 | 1:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 11h42 | 1:11 AM Vienna Airport | 6 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
IC 608 · IC 707+ RJX13477 | 6:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h28 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 608 · IC 707+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | 6:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h58 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IC 608 · IC 707+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | 6:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h34 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 608 · IC 707+ RJX13477 | 6:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h03 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 809+ RJX19915+ RJ 555+ EC 99 | 6:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h58 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
IC 809+ RJX19915+ EC 99 | 6:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h33 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 9+ IC 610 · IC 709+ RJX19915 | 7:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h03 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 9+ IC 610 · IC 709+ RJX19915 | 7:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h28 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
IC 612 · IC 711+ RJX13479+ IC 745 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h58 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RJX13479+ IC 711 · IC 612 · IC 745 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h34 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX13479+ IC 612 · IC 711 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h28 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX13479+ IC 612 · IC 711 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 11h03 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Interlaken to Vienna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 410 miles (661 km) distance in 9h 59m.
Distance 410 miles (661 km) |
Average train duration 10h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€58) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 9h 59m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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