How to travel from London to Interlaken

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €405 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.4 - 4.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €405, while a flight costs an average of €405.

Distance: 491 miles (791 km)

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€405

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Cheapest

€144

Average price

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5h 38m

Average total duration

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3h 38m

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11h 30m

Average total duration

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2.4 - 4.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Interlaken is a flight with an average price of €75.

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

A flight is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Interlaken costing on average €100.

A flight is €290 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Interlaken costing on average €365.

The fastest way to travel from London to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 11m.

Bus takes on average 29h 40m.

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

You'll arrive about 9h 25m sooner (2h 5m by flight vs 11h 30m by car) and save roughly €69 compared to fuel and tolls (€75 vs €144). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from London to Interlaken

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU28479
    7:30 AM1h40
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:10 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU28479
    7:30 AM1h40
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:10 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA764
    8:15 PM1h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VuelingVY7821 · VY6260
    8:25 PM15h20
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY7821 · VY6246
    8:25 PM11h20
    London Gatwick Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY7829 · VY6260
    9:45 PM14h00
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1171One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Interlaken.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Interlaken including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Interlaken is a flight with an average price of €75.
The fastest way to travel from London to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.
The distance from London to Interlaken is approximately 491 miles (791 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Interlaken is:
  • Around 137 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London 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 London to Interlaken:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Ryanair, KLM to go to Interlaken by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Interlaken:
  • 25 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from London 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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