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
$99
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Interlaken will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Interlaken without transferring at least 2 times.
ECE 98 · IC 734 · IC 637 · Bus 60
ECE 98 · IC 834 · IC 987
ECE 98 · IC 734 · IC 637 · Bus 60
ICE 594 · ICE 375
ECE 190 · IC 730 · IC 633
ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 625 · RE 4228
ECE 198 · IC 714 · IC 617 · RE 4220
ECE 196 · IC 718 · EC 65 · RE 4224
ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232
ECE 190 · IC 730 · IC 633Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Munich to Interlaken:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Interlaken costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $263 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Interlaken costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around $158 (€127) compared to roughly $93 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-64.65 (€-52.23). The journey takes 6h 37m versus 5h 9m 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 Munich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 198 · IC 10814 · IC 31101 | On time 6:48 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ECE 198 · IC 714 · IC 617 · RE 4220 | On time 6:48 AM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 12:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ECE 196 · IC 718 · EC 65 · RE 4224 | On time 8:48 AM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ECE 196 · IC 10418 · IC 10971 | On time 8:48 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 625 · RE 4228 | On time 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 4:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ECE 194 · IC 10422 · IC 10975 | On time 10:48 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ECE 192 · IC 10426 · ICE 107 | On time 12:48 PM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232 | On time 12:48 PM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 6:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 594 · ICE 375 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 7h09 | 9:54 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ECE 190 · IC 730 · IC 633 | On time 2:48 PM Munich Hbf | 5h34 | 8:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ECE 98 · IC 734 · IC 637 · Bus 60 | 4:48 PM Munich Hbf | 5h46 | 10:34 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 98 · IC 734 · IC 637 · Bus 60 | 4:48 PM Munich Hbf | 5h44 | 10:32 PM Interlaken West (Port) | 3 transfers | |
ECE 98 · IC 834 · IC 987 | 4:48 PM Munich Hbf | 6h06 | 10:54 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 266 · ICE 377 | On time 4:58 PM Munich Hbf | 7h03 | 12:01 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ECE 96 · IC 838 · IC 991 | 6:48 PM Munich Hbf | 6h14 | 1:02 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 560 · ICE 379 · RE 2347 · IC 842 | On time 7:00 PM Munich Hbf | 11h46 | 6:46 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 560 · ICE 379 · RE 2347 · IC 842 | On time 7:00 PM Munich Hbf | 11h53 | 6:53 AM Interlaken West | 4 transfers | |
ECE 94 · IC 704 · IC 607 | 8:48 PM Munich Hbf | 10h34 | 7:22 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 10959 | 9:06 PM Munich Hbf | 11h47 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
3894 · 57518 · 57616 · ICE 698 | 9:10 PM Munich Hbf | 11h43 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 5 transfers | |
57000 · 57601 · 78977 · REX 5557 | 12:06 AM Munich Hbf | 11h47 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 7 transfers | |
78973 · 3898 · 57602 · 78977 | 12:10 AM Munich Hbf | 11h43 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 8 transfers | |
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Trains from Munich to Interlaken run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 32m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Local museum on the history of tourism in the Jungfrau region, with exhibits on early alpine travel, hotels, transport, and mountain guiding.
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Large central park and meadow with classic views of the Jungfrau, paragliders overhead, and easy access to major hotels and shops.
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Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. This alpine dish is deeply traditional in Switzerland and commonly enjoyed in Interlaken restaurants.
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Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and restaurants. Supermarkets and lunch deals help reduce daily costs.
Service is included in restaurant prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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