How to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken

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Compare train and flight for Düsseldorf to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €103, while a flight costs an average of €426.

Distance: 317 miles (511 km)

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€426

Average price

€103

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Cheapest

€168

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4h 33m

Average total duration

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2h 33m

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7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

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7h 12m

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1.5 - 3.1kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is a train with an average price of €103.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Interlaken:

A train is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Interlaken costing on average €426.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Interlaken including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 39m sooner (2h 33m by flight vs 7h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €426 compared to roughly €168 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Interlaken

How to get from Düsseldorf to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · IC 814
    6:24 AM6h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:53 PMInterlaken West
    1101One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · IC 814
    6:24 AM6h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:53 PMInterlaken West
    1101One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsLX4459
    6:55 AM1h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:00 AMZurich Airport
    3931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 913 · ICE 277 · IC 969
    7:03 AM6h50
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:53 PMInterlaken West
    1201One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn28503 · IC 2348 · ICE 277 · IC 969
    5:58 AM7h55
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:53 PMInterlaken West
    1311One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623
    9:03 AM6h19
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:22 PMInterlaken West
    1401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1107 · AF1192
    6:55 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1307 · AF1392
    9:25 AM4h20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1107 · AF1392
    6:55 AM6h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken

Travel to Interlaken easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Interlaken including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is a train with an average price of €103.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Interlaken:

A train is €323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Interlaken costing on average €426.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 2m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is approximately 317 miles (511 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Interlaken is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Interlaken as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Interlaken:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Interlaken by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Interlaken:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Interlaken to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Interlaken, you can explore Jungfraujoch for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, visit Harder Kulm for panoramic vistas of the Bernese Alps and Interlaken, enjoy boat cruises and water sports on Lake Thun, experience the thrill of paragliding with stunning aerial views, and discover the St. Beatus Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Additionally, the Schynige Platte offers a mountain ridge experience with its alpine garden and hiking trails accessible by cogwheel train.
To fully enjoy Interlaken and its surrounding attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time for activities such as visiting the Jungfraujoch, exploring Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and engaging in outdoor adventures like hiking or paragliding.

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