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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 45 m
Average
9 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
647 km
It's difficult to get from Rome to Interlaken without transferring at least once.
Distance | 401 miles (646 km) | |
Average train duration | 10 h 56 min | |
Average train ticket price | $152 (€134) | |
Train frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Frecciarossa or Trenitalia |
Trains from Rome to Interlaken cover the 401 miles (646 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 56 min with our travel partners like Frecciarossa or Trenitalia. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $121 (€107), but the average price of train tickets is $152 (€134). Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Interlaken Ost.
You can travel by train from Rome to Interlaken with Frecciarossa and Trenitalia for as low as $121 (€107). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 401 miles (646 km) quickly from Rome to Interlaken. When booking your Frecciarossa train between Rome and Interlaken, you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
Prices for the Rome to Interlaken train start as low as $152 (€135) one-way on Omio. Simply check the latest Trenitalia Frecciarossa train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, choose between the Super Economy, Economy, and Base fares, and book your cheap train between Rome and Interlaken on Omio today!
Rome to Interlaken train information with Frecciarossa:
If you’re traveling from the Italian capital of Italy, Rome to the resort town of Interlaken, Switzerland by train, you can expect the average travel time to be between 7h and 10h, respectively. Although there are some trips that can take longer, and have more transfers, there are a good amount of options that are within this time frame. This 401 mile (646 km) journey goes from central Italy with generally 2-3 transfers before arriving in Interlaken.
Trips from Rome to Interlaken by train generally have a couple of transfer stops at major transport hubs, such as Milan Centrale Station and Spiez in Switzerland. Due to these popular transfer stops, you should be able to find more than one route to get to Interlaken from Rome on a daily basis.
Depending on how many transfers you have scheduled on your trip, as well as how long you must wait at each transfer station to board your next leg of the trip, most journeys from Rome to Interlaken can take anywhere from 7h to 10h to complete. The travel from Rome to Spiez or Brig can generally be expected to have 1 or 2 transfers in between. But from first stop in Switzerland, which is mostly likely Spiez or Brig, you can find either direct from either Swiss town or have a transfer between Speiz or Brig and then onto Interlaken.
Departure train station: When you depart from Rome heading to Interlaken, there are options of Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense train stations, but the majority of trains depart from Rome Termini station, Rome’s largest train station. This is the ideal station to depart from if you’re staying in Rome city center due to its close proximity. In addition, Roma Termini is also a gateway to many bus stops and metro line so getting to it from other parts of the city can be quite easy. Once you are there, there is plenty to do while waiting to board your train. There’s restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes to choose from on 2 different levels. There are also helpful services like ticketing counters, a tourist help desk, a luggage storage desk, and an office for travelers that need assistance.
Arrival train station: When the trip is over and you have arrived in Interlaken, most of the trains will complete the trip at the main station of the city; Interlaken Ost (Interlaken East) or the only other station, Interlaken West, which are only a mile (1.6 km) apart from each other. Here you can find wheelchair accessibility for travelers needing assistance, as well as a tourist information desk. There is also a luggage locker area if you don’t want to carry all your belongings once you arrive. Across the street from Ost you will find a grocery store and restaurant. Interlaken is a fairly small town so you should be able to get around by foot or bicycle, but if you’re carrying a decent amount of luggage, you will find taxis outside either station.
There are a couple of train companies that help you make the travel from Rome to Interlaken, and many trips will give you the opportunity to try all of them, if not 2 out of the 3. Train companies from Italy include Trenitalia and Italo. From the Swiss side, you can board Swiss Railways complete your trip. In Italy, you can choose from either the TrenItalia Frecce line or the Italotren line. In Switzerland, again you have the option to board Swiss Railways or there may be a Eurocity line from Trenitalia.
Trenitalia’s Frecce line offers high-speed travel with a normal train transfer at Milan Centrale station. There is also the option to travel on the Eurocity line which has specific travel from Italy into Switzerland. Either way, you will be setting off on high-speed trains that normally go from Rome to Milan in about 3h.
Italotren also offers high-speed travel that also stops in Milan, at either the Centrale Station or the Milano Porta Garibaldi Station. These high speed trains can reach up to top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h) and will arrive in Milan from Rome in about 3 to 4h. That time to Milan depends on whether you purchase a ticket with stops, which takes closer to 4h or a direct train to Milan which takes closer to 3h.
Swiss Railways also provides trains for part of your journey to Interlaken. Swiss Railways will generally be the transport provider on the Swiss leg of the journey, and you can choose from either direct trains to Brig or Spiez then onto Interlaken. Swiss Railways are not considered high-speed, but they do travel at speeds up to 124 mph (200 km/h).
Trenitalia’s Frecce line offers a little luxury including Wi-Fi throughout the journey and restaurant service. This train line offers Executive, Business, Premium and Standard service levels. There are seats designed for travelers with wheelchairs and wheelchair accessible services. They also invite pets on board, small pets must be in small pet carriers with no charge, but larger dogs must board with half second class ticket purchase and must wear a leash and muzzle at all times. Bicycles are allowed free of charge if they are packed properly and stowed away. On Italo trains, you can choose from 4 different ambiences; Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Though all seating ambiences are equipped with Wi-Fi and a snack area. If you’re traveling with your dog that is under 22 pounds (10 kg) they can board free of charge. If your pet is above this weight, you must reserve their travel up to 2h before departure for a ticket price. If you have a foldable bicycle, it is allowed on the train in the spacious luggage storage area, if it is a traditional bicycle, it is considered a bulk item and not allowed to be transported currently. On Swiss Railways you can choose from first or second class seating. You can also enjoy free Wi-Fi on board as well as food service either at your seat or available to buy at a bistro on the train. Bringing your pet on your journey with Swiss Railways is fairly easy. They offer a 1-day pass for pets, and if your pet in under 11 in high (30 cm) they can travel with you for free. If your pet is larger, you can purchase a 1-day ticket for them for an additional cost. If you’re traveling with your bicycle, you can take a foldable one on with no charge, a traditional bike must be stowed away and you must purchase a ticket for its journey.
Traveling from Rome to Interlaken can take time and money, but if you’re looking to find budget friendly tickets, there are some ways to save. If you are flexible with your travel dates, a good way to save is to book ahead and see what tickets are available for certain times of the week. Chances are you will find some tickets less expensive during less busy travels times. In addition, you can opt for standard fare seating versus upgraded classes. You can also find long-distance trains if you’re not in a hurry, or find some trains that stop more frequently, these might have a lower price tag than those trains that are high-speed or direct.
When departing from Rome, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Trastevere. When arriving in Interlaken, you can end your trip in train stations like Interlaken Ost, Interlaken West and Interlaken, Bahnhofplatz (Ost Bahnhof).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Roma Termini, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Interlaken Ost, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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