How to travel from Kloten to Interlaken

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Compare train and bus for Kloten to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kloten to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $86.

Distance: 62 miles (101 km)

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$86

Average price

$49

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$82

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2h 38m

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2h 8m

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2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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1h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from Kloten to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $49 (€41).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kloten to Interlaken costing on average $86 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Kloten to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kloten and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kloten to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $82 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Kloten to Interlaken

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

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bus

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

  • Shuttler0
    2:35 PM2h05
    Kloten
    4:40 PMInterlaken
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Shuttler0
    2:35 PM2h05
    Kloten
    4:40 PMInterlaken
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Shuttler0
    2:35 PM2h05
    Kloten
    4:40 PMInterlaken
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Shuttler0
    2:30 PM2h10
    Kloten
    4:40 PMInterlaken
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Shuttler0
    2:30 PM2h14
    Kloten
    4:44 PMInterlaken
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Shuttler0
    8:45 AM2h10
    Kloten
    10:55 AMInterlaken
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kloten 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 Kloten to Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kloten and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kloten to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $49 (€41).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kloten to Interlaken costing on average $86 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Kloten to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 42m.

The distance from Kloten to Interlaken is approximately 62 miles (101 km).
The average frequency per day from Kloten to Interlaken is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kloten to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Interlaken Ost.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Interlaken.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kloten to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Shuttler to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kloten to Interlaken:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, Shuttler.
Omio customers who travel from Kloten to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lauterbrunnen. 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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