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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 $74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 14m. 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 $74, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Interlaken:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $143 (€114).
A bus is $279 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $353 (€282).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
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How to get from Salzburg to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 662+
S 2+
IR 2219+
IC 78010:56 AM8h03Salzburg Hbf6:59 PMInterlaken Ost$1481One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
RJX 662+
S 2+
IR 2219+
IC 78010:56 AM8h03Salzburg Hbf6:59 PMInterlaken Ost$1481One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LH1107+
LH57406:50 PM3h00Salzburg Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$6411One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 6259:00 AM7h21Salzburg Hbf4:21 PMInterlaken West$1801One-way4 transfers
RJX 260 · ECE 194 · IC 8229:00 AM7h53Salzburg Hbf4:53 PMInterlaken West$1801One-way2 transfers
RJX 262 · ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 62911:00 AM7h21Salzburg Hbf6:21 PMInterlaken West$2071One-way4 transfers
EW4334 · EW976210:10 AM4h45Salzburg Airport2:55 PMZurich Airport$5841One-way1 transfer
EW4334 · EW9762+
IC 5 530 | 530 · IC 81 826 | 82610:10 AM8h43Salzburg Airport6:53 PMInterlaken West$6681One-way3 transfers
EW4334 · EW9762+
IC 81 826 | 82610:10 AM8h43Salzburg Airport6:53 PMInterlaken West$6681One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Interlaken:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $143 (€114).
A bus is $279 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average $353 (€282).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Interlaken West.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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