How to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, and a train costs an average of €52.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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€132

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€115

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€94

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€216

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10h 10m

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9h 40m

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9h 55m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of €94.

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

A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €115.

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €132.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 40m.

Bus takes on average 21h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Interlaken including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Interlaken among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Interlaken.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Interlaken including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of €94.

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

A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €115.

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €132.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 40m.

Bus takes on average 21h 9m.

The distance from Hamburg to Interlaken is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Interlaken is:
  • Around 74 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Interlaken by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Swiss to go to Interlaken by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Interlaken:
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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