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How to get from Zurich to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Zurich to Interlaken: Journey Details
If you want to hit the slopes of the Alps or explore the lakes and valleys around Interlaken, getting to southern Switzerland from Zurich is easy. There are no bus routes, and the distance is too short for commercial air travel, leaving trains or driving as the only options. Thankfully, travelling by train to Interlaken only takes around 2 hours (with a change in Bern), so it's hassle-free and convenient.
Return trips from Interlaken to Zurich are also available.
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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 Zurich to Interlaken.
You can get from Zurich to Interlaken 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Interlaken from Zurich is by taking a train, which costs on average $55 (€50).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Interlaken:
Taking a train costs $17 (€16) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $72 (€65).
The fastest way from Zurich to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 49 min.
There are alternative travel options to Interlaken that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 42 min.
The distance is approximately 56 miles (91 km) from Zurich to Interlaken.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Interlaken is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Interlaken as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Interlaken:
- Most travelers take a train from Zurich HB to Interlaken West.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Interlaken:
- You can travel by bus from Zurich to Interlaken with Shuttler, and you can find Shuttler Zurich to Interlaken tickets for $26 (€23) on Omio.
- You can travel to Interlaken from Zurich by train with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $55 (€50) with SBB from Zurich to Interlaken.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Interlaken with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Interlaken with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services to Interlaken tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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