How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken

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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč3117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč3117, while a flight costs an average of Kč13438.

Distance: 239 miles (386 km)

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Driving

Kč13438

Average price

Kč3117

Average price

Cheapest

Kč3397

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 15m

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2h 0m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

Onboard

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30m

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5h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.2 - 2.3kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is a train with an average price of Kč1934.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken:

A train is Kč4077 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken costing on average Kč6011.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around Kč1934 compared to roughly Kč3397 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč1463. The journey takes 5h 19m versus 5h 14m 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408 · IC 611
    3:41 AM5h41
    Frankfurt South station
    9:22 AMInterlaken West
    9841One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60408 · IC 611
    3:41 AM5h41
    Frankfurt South station
    9:22 AMInterlaken West
    9841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313
    8:00 AM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:50 AMZurich Airport
    52251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 78 · ICE 273 · IC 963 · IC 810
    5:23 AM5h30
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:53 AMInterlaken West
    10361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 61 · RE 4212
    2:46 AM5h35
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    10361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · IC 61 · RE 4212
    2:45 AM5h36
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    10361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4311
    7:50 PM0h50
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:40 PMZurich Airport
    55871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969
    8:00 AM5h53
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:53 PMInterlaken West
    80321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4313+SBBIC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224
    8:00 AM6h21
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:21 PMInterlaken West
    82191One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is a train with an average price of Kč1934.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken:

A train is Kč4077 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken costing on average Kč6011.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 11m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is approximately 239 miles (386 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Interlaken by train.
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst to go to Interlaken by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
  • 13 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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