How to travel from Geneva to Interlaken

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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, and a bus costs an average of $152.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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$78

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$152

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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2h 45m

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from Geneva to Interlaken

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

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

  • SBBIR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 61 969 | 969
    10:54 AM2h59
    Geneva station
    1:53 PMInterlaken West
    $681One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 15 2523 | 2523 · ICE 279 | 279
    12:54 PM2h59
    Geneva station
    3:53 PMInterlaken West
    $661One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIC 909 | 909 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228
    1:35 PM2h46
    Geneva station
    4:21 PMInterlaken West
    $701One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 81 814 | 814
    9:54 AM2h59
    Geneva station
    12:53 PMInterlaken West
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 1 717 | 717 · IC 61 619 | 619
    10:35 AM2h47
    Geneva station
    1:22 PMInterlaken West
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 61 969 | 969
    10:54 AM3h05
    Geneva station
    1:59 PMInterlaken Ost
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Interlaken

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Interlaken, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Interlaken and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Interlaken is a train with an average price of $49 (€40).

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

A train is $103 (€84) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Interlaken costing on average $152 (€124).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Interlaken is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

The distance from Geneva to Interlaken is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Interlaken is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva 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 SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Interlaken:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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.
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