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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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Kč13438 Average price | Kč3117 Average price Cheapest | Kč3397 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
IC 60408 · IC 6113:41 AM5h41Frankfurt South station9:22 AMInterlaken WestKč9841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 60408 · IC 6113:41 AM5h41Frankfurt South station9:22 AMInterlaken WestKč9841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43138:00 AM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:50 AMZurich AirportKč52251One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 78 · ICE 273 · IC 963 · IC 8105:23 AM5h30Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:53 AMInterlaken WestKč10361One-way3 transfers
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 61 · RE 42122:46 AM5h35Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:21 AMInterlaken WestKč10361One-way3 transfers
IC 60403 · IC 61 · RE 42122:45 AM5h36Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:21 AMInterlaken WestKč10361One-way2 transfers
DE43117:50 PM0h50Frankfurt am Main Airport8:40 PMZurich AirportKč55871One-way0 transfers
DE4313+
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 9698:00 AM5h53Frankfurt am Main Airport1:53 PMInterlaken WestKč80321One-way2 transfers
DE4313+
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 42248:00 AM6h21Frankfurt am Main Airport2:21 PMInterlaken WestKč82191One-way2 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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