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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
€96
Average price
€131
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Interlaken will cost around €131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
Of the 2 trains that leave Maastricht for Interlaken on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 8 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 9 h 37 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 Maastricht to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €83, and a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€142 Average price Cheapest | €355 Average price | €175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 22m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Interlaken:
A train is €212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Interlaken costing on average €355.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Flight takes on average 14h 22m.
Tickets start at around €142 compared to roughly €175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 7h 37m versus 7h 1m 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 Maastricht to Interlaken trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:53 PM Maastricht | 11h29 | 9:22 AM Interlaken | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 11:53 PM Maastricht | 12h00 | 11:53 AM Interlaken | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
![]() | 7:53 AM Maastricht | 8h00 | 3:53 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Maastricht | 9h37 | 6:53 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Maastricht to Interlaken run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €83 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 7h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €83 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Interlaken Ost -> Interlaken West Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Interlaken trains use the Maastricht to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Maastricht and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Randwyck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Maastricht Randwyck.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht Randwyck. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Randwyck: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Maastricht, Hotel Randwyck, Apart Hotel Randwyck.
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 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 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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