What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Interlaken?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Interlaken is by train, with a cost of around CHF59.

ZERMATT to INTERLAKEN train from CHF59 with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Interlaken

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

CHF55

Average price

CHF74

Fastest journey

2 h 15 m

Average duration

2 h 15 m

Trains per day

Distance

74 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zermatt to Interlaken will cost around CHF74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF55.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zermatt to Interlaken without transferring at least 2 times.

R 41 250 | 250 · IC 6 978 | 978 · IC 81 822 | 822
2:37 PM2h16
Zermatt Bhf
4:53 PMInterlaken West
CHF551One-way
2 transfers
R 41 250 | 250 · IC 6 978 | 978 · IC 81 822 | 822
2:37 PM2h22
Zermatt Bhf
4:59 PMInterlaken Ost
CHF561One-way
2 transfers
R 41 246 | 246 · IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 279 | 279
1:37 PM2h16
Zermatt Bhf
3:53 PMInterlaken West
CHF641One-way
2 transfers
R 41 246 | 246 · IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 279 | 279
1:37 PM2h22
Zermatt Bhf
3:59 PMInterlaken Ost
CHF641One-way
2 transfers
R 41 238 | 238 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 969 | 969
11:37 AM2h16
Zermatt Bhf
1:53 PMInterlaken West
CHF661One-way
2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zermatt to Interlaken

Switzerland

Trains from Zermatt to Interlaken run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF59 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 2h 6m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

45 miles (74 km)

Average train duration

1h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

CHF59

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 6m

First train

12:45 AM

Last train

11:48 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Live departures

Zermatt to Interlaken train times

The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Interlaken trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · RE 9 4224 \| 4224	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	2:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · RE 9 4224 \| 4224	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	2:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 818 \| 818	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	2:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 818 \| 818	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	2:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · ICE 279 \| 279	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	3:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · ICE 279 \| 279	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	3:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · RE 9 4228 \| 4228	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	4:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · RE 9 4228 \| 4228	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	4:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 822 \| 822	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	4:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 822 \| 822	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	4:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · IC 61 977 \| 977	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	5:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · IC 61 977 \| 977	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	5:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 356 \| 356 · EC 64 \| 64 · RE 9 4232 \| 4232	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	6:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 356 \| 356 · EC 64 \| 64 · RE 9 4232 \| 4232	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	6:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · RE 9 4232 \| 4232	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	6:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · RE 9 4232 \| 4232	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	6:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 826 \| 826	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	6:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · RE 9 4234 \| 4234	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h49	7:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 826 \| 826	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	6:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · RE 9 4234 \| 4234	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h44	7:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · IC 61 981 \| 981	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	7:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · IC 61 981 \| 981	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	7:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
Tuesday, August 4
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 61 957 \| 957	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	7:53 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 61 957 \| 957	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	7:59 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · RE 9 4212 \| 4212	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	8:26 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · RE 9 4212 \| 4212	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	8:21 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 806 \| 806	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	8:59 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 806 \| 806	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	8:53 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · ICE 271 \| 271	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	9:53 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · ICE 271 \| 271	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	9:59 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · RE 9 4216 \| 4216	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	10:26 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · RE 9 4216 \| 4216	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	10:21 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 810 \| 810	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	10:53 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 810 \| 810	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	10:59 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · IC 61 965 \| 965	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	11:53 AM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · IC 61 965 \| 965	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	11:59 AM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · RE 9 4220 \| 4220	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h20	12:26 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · RE 9 4220 \| 4220	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h15	12:21 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 814 \| 814	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	12:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 814 \| 814	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	12:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · IC 61 969 \| 969	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h22	1:59 PM Interlaken Ost	2 transfers
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · IC 61 969 \| 969	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	2h16	1:53 PM Interlaken West	2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zermatt to Interlaken?

The best time to book your train from Zermatt to Interlaken is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zermatt to Interlaken route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zermatt to Interlaken per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zermatt to Interlaken.

Trains

from CHF57

Buses

from CHF57

Train companies: SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Interlaken trainsSBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Interlaken from CHF59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 6m

Cheapest Price

CHF59

SBB frequency

18 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 15m

Cheapest Price

CHF71

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn frequency

16 a day

Complete guide to Interlaken

Things to do in Interlaken

Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.

Recommended

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.

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Recommended

Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg

Open-air museum with preserved farmhouses and rural buildings that vividly introduce traditional Bernese Highland life and architecture.

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Recommended

Schlossmuseum Thun

Extensive museum in Thun Castle covering regional archaeology, noble life, and Bernese history in a landmark setting.

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Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Interlaken is pricier than many Alpine towns. Hotels, dining, and mountain transit add up fast, though supermarkets and guesthouses can reduce daily costs.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 12-20 for takeaway or a simple meal.
Mid-range: CHF 25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafes may get small change.

FAQs: Trains from Zermatt to Interlaken

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt 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.

Train ticket prices from Zermatt to Interlaken can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at CHF59, while the average price is around CHF81.

The train from Zermatt to Interlaken takes 2h 6m and runs 18 per day.

The first train from Zermatt to Interlaken leaves at 12:45 AM.

The distance by train from Zermatt to Interlaken is 45 miles (74 km).

The last train from Zermatt to Interlaken leaves at 11:48 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Zermatt to Interlaken.

There is no direct train service currently available from Zermatt to Interlaken.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zermatt to Interlaken.

The train station in Zermatt that goes to Interlaken is Zermatt Bhf, which connects to Interlaken West.

Yes, the train journey from Zermatt to Interlaken is considered scenic, offering stunning views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque villages, and beautiful landscapes along the route, especially when traveling via the Lötschberg line.

Yes, you can take the train from Zermatt to Interlaken.

Popular day trips by train from Interlaken include Milan, Grindelwald, Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Basel.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Interlaken, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. Common safety concerns include sudden weather changes affecting outdoor activities like hiking and paragliding, so proper gear and local advice are essential. Scams are rare but can include overpriced taxi fares or unofficial tour offers; using licensed services helps avoid these issues.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zermatt to Interlaken

Most Zermatt to Interlaken trains use the Zermatt, Bahnhof to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Zermatt and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zermatt

Arrival train stations in Interlaken

Which Zermatt station do trains to Interlaken leave from?

Trains from Zermatt to Interlaken leave from Zermatt, Bahnhof. The station is from Zermatt city centre at 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.

Zermatt, Bahnhof3920 Zermatt, Switzerland Accessibility

Zermatt, Bahnhof train station facilities and services

Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.

More about Zermatt, Bahnhof

GornergratGornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland+41 27 921 47 60 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Gornergrat from Zermatt city centre

Gornergrat is 4 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:

Train48 · 33m · every ~3 min

Gornergrat train station facilities and services

Gornergrat has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Restaurant, Panorama Self

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gornergrat.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gornergrat.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gornergrat: WC.