How to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €135, while a flight costs an average of €457.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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€457

Average price

€135

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Cheapest

€218

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4h 36m

Average total duration

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2h 36m

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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30m

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9h 55m

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is a train with an average price of €135.

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

A train is €322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €457.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

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 flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 19m sooner (2h 36m by flight vs 9h 55m by car). Tickets start at around €457 compared to roughly €218 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Interlaken

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 4216
    10:11 PM12h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:21 AMInterlaken West
    501One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 4216
    10:11 PM12h10
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:21 AMInterlaken West
    501One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1059
    7:15 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:35 PMZurich Airport
    3201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 609 · IC 60408 · IC 611
    8:34 PM12h48
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:22 AMInterlaken West
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 9 · ICE 379 · IR 2347 · IC 842
    4:29 PM14h24
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:53 AMInterlaken West
    701One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 273 · IC 963
    10:45 PM12h08
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:53 AMInterlaken West
    711One-way
    4 transfers
  • easyJetU21184
    9:35 PM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    11:00 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    801One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7760
    7:00 AM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    8:25 AMZurich Airport
    1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7762
    1:50 PM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    3:15 PMZurich Airport
    1851One-way
    0 transfers

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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 train with an average price of €135.

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

A train is €322 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Interlaken costing on average €457.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 52m.

The distance from Hamburg to Interlaken is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Interlaken is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
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 Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Icelandair, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, easyJet to go to Interlaken by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Interlaken:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, easyJet.
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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