How to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $57.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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$144

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$72

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$157

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7h 45m

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9h 8m

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8h 38m

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6h 12m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $144 (€118).

A bus is $325 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $397 (€325).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Interlaken including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Interlaken among Omio's users.

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from Salzburg to Interlaken

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232
    10:05 AM8h16
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:21 PMInterlaken West
    $1221One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232
    10:05 AM8h16
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:21 PMInterlaken West
    $1221One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH1196
    2:15 PM3h10
    Salzburg Airport
    5:25 PMZurich Airport
    $3791One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 192 · IC 826+Bayerische Regiobahn79022
    10:05 AM8h48
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:53 PMInterlaken West
    $1221One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW4344 · EW7766
    6:15 AM3h40
    Salzburg Airport
    9:55 AMZurich Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1103 · LH1190
    10:40 AM3h15
    Salzburg Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $3791One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1109+SwissLH5736
    6:00 AM3h45
    Salzburg Airport
    9:45 AMZurich Airport
    $3791One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Interlaken.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Interlaken including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $144 (€118).

A bus is $325 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $397 (€325).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 38m.

The distance from Salzburg to Interlaken is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Interlaken is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Interlaken 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 Salzburg to Interlaken:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Interlaken by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Interlaken by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Interlaken:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.

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