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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$172
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$172
Fastest journey on Sep 02
7 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
7 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 02
1
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Interlaken will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 1 trains from Kassel to Interlaken, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 529 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 7 h 18 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $498.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price Cheapest | $498 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Interlaken:
A train is $412 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Interlaken costing on average $498 (€403).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 47m.
The journey is about 28m faster (6h 20m by train vs 6h 48m by car) and roughly $60 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($86 (€70) vs $146 (€118)). 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 Kassel to Interlaken trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:48 PM Kassel | 10h34 | 7:22 AM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:13 PM Kassel | 12h09 | 9:22 AM Interlaken | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
![]() | 6:04 AM Kassel | 7h18 | 1:22 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kassel to Interlaken run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Interlaken Ost -> Interlaken West Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kassel to Interlaken 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kassel to Interlaken trains use the Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Kassel and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe is 3 km from Kassel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Matterhorn-Stübli, Biond Restaurant, Schwälmer Brotladen, Kleine Konoba
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. ATMs are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Information desks are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe.
Nearby hotels include InterCityHotel, Schweizer Hof, Kurfürst Wilhelm I., Kurparkhotel.
Kassel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: HermannS, Eckstein, Lohmann, Il Convento
Wi-Fi is available at Kassel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kassel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kassel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kassel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kassel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kassel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kassel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Rathaus, Stadthotel, Arosa Hotel, Foto-Motel.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Interlaken, West Bahnhof is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken, West Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
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