How to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Interlaken to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 €107, while a flight costs an average of €454.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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€107

Average price

Cheapest

€454

Average price

€218

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

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4h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 0m

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9h 53m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

KLM

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Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg

Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €107.

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

A train is €347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Hamburg costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 43m.

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

The journey is about 40m faster (9h 13m by train vs 9h 53m by car) and roughly €112 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€107 vs €218). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Interlaken to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 10106 · ICE 106 · ICE 576
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 10106 · ICE 106 · ICE 576
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW7763
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 616 · ICE 72
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 612 · ICE 6
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 578 · ICE 588
    3 transfers
  • easyJetU21183
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7761
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1415 · AF1410
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Interlaken to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Interlaken to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Interlaken and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg is a train with an average price of €107.

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

A train is €347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Hamburg costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Interlaken to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 43m.

The distance from Interlaken to Hamburg is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Hamburg is:
  • Around 92 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Interlaken to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Interlaken to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air France, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Hamburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Interlaken to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Swiss, Eurowings, easyJet, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Interlaken to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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