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Compare train and bus for Interlaken to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Zurich:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Zurich costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€64) compared to roughly $78 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 44m 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 Zurich
How to get from Interlaken to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:16 PM 2h24 Interlaken 7:40 PM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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5:16 PM 2h24 Interlaken 7:40 PM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RE 9 4207 | 4207 · IC 6 606 | 606 · IC 1 705 | 705
5:34 AM 1h54 Interlaken West 7:28 AM Zurich HB $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- IR LIX 3085 | 3085 · IR 70 2632 | 2632
3:10 PM 2h41 Interlaken Ost 5:51 PM Zurich HB $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - R 70 9089 | 9089+
PE LIX 2945 | 2945+IR 70 2644 | 26449:09 PM 2h42 Interlaken Ost 11:51 PM Zurich HB $55 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 61 956 | 956 · IC 8 805 | 805
5:01 AM 2h00 Interlaken West 7:01 AM Zurich HB $60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:15 PM 2h25 Interlaken 7:40 PM Zurich $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
11:31 AM 2h09 Interlaken 1:40 PM Zurich $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - 0
11:30 AM 2h10 Interlaken 1:40 PM Zurich $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Zurich:
A bus is $26 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Zurich costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken Ost and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Interlaken and arrive in Opfikon, Glatthof.
- Travel with Shuttler, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Rhatische Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Shuttler, Infobus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB.
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