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Compare bus, train, and flight for Interlaken to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $127, while a flight costs an average of $597.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $597 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Salzburg:
A train is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Salzburg costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 7h 49m versus 6h 33m 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 Interlaken to Salzburg
How to get from Interlaken to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PE LIX · IR 2620+
IC 769+RJX 1679:04 AM 8h59 Interlaken Ost 6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf $62 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- PE LIX · IR 2620+IC 769+RJX 167
9:04 AM 8h59 Interlaken Ost 6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf $62 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
- LH1197 · LH1266
7:50 PM 2h45 Zurich Airport 10:35 PM Salzburg Airport $330 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- RE 4215 · EC 60 · IC 713 · EC 191
9:33 AM 8h26 Interlaken West 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf $66 1 One-way 5 transfers - IC 964 · IC 813 · EC 191 · 78934
9:04 AM 8h55 Interlaken West 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf $66 1 One-way 4 transfers - PE LIX · IR 2618 · RJX 167
8:04 AM 9h59 Interlaken Ost 6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf $189 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW7763 · EW43553:45 PM 4h00 Zurich Airport 7:45 PM Salzburg Airport $251 1 One-way 1 transfer- EW9763 · EW9716
3:45 PM 3h10 Zurich Airport 6:55 PM Salzburg Airport $293 1 One-way 1 transfer - EW9763 · EW4339
3:45 PM 5h10 Zurich Airport 8:55 PM Salzburg Airport $293 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Salzburg:
A train is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Salzburg costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
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