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Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
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$133 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
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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.
ICE 71 · IC 62310:20 AM5h02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:22 PMInterlaken West$1401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 71 · IC 62310:20 AM5h02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:22 PMInterlaken West$1401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43138:00 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 AMZurich Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 277 · IC 9698:50 AM5h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:53 PMInterlaken West$1431One-way1 transfer
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IC 8189:50 AM5h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:53 PMInterlaken West$1431One-way3 transfers
ICE 27910:50 AM5h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:53 PMInterlaken West$1621One-way0 transfers
DE4313+
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 6198:00 AM5h22Frankfurt am Main Airport1:22 PMInterlaken West$4011One-way2 transfers
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IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 9698:00 AM5h53Frankfurt am Main Airport1:53 PMInterlaken West$4051One-way2 transfers
DE43192:45 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport3:35 PMZurich Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken:
A train is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken costing on average $194 (€156).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 15 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.
- 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.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Interlaken by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst to go to Interlaken by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Interlaken by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct flights per day with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
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