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Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg
An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£32
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£32
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
47 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
47 m
Trains on 13 Oct
43
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Interlaken will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 43 trains from Bern to Interlaken, including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 61 611 | 611
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
ICE 271 | 271
IC 81 806 | 806
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220
IC 61 615 | 615
IC 61 611 | 611Trains from Bern to Interlaken run on average 11 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 44m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:51 |
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The table below shows live departures for Bern to Interlaken trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 13:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h52 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 13:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 14:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 14:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 14:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 15:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 14:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 1 4175 | 4175+ PE GPX 4074 | 4074 | 14:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 15:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4175 | 4175+ PE GPX 4074 | 4074 | 14:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 15:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 279 | 279 | 15:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 15:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h52 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 822 | 822 | 16:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 16:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
IC 61 991 | 991 | 0:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h59 | 1:07 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 991 | 991 | 0:08 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 1:02 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 5:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h49 | 6:51 Interlaken | 1 change | |
S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 5:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h44 | 6:46 Interlaken | 1 change | |
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 6:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 7:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h52 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 7:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 8:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 7:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 9:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h52 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 9:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 10:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 9:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 10:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 10:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 10:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 10:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 11:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 11:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h52 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h47 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 11:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h09 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 11:39 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1h04 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h54 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 12:34 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h48 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h55 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h49 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
A local history museum in a 17th-century timber house. Worth visiting for folk culture, regional objects and insight into life in the Bernese Oberland.
A modern museum on Swiss alpine transport and regional development. Worth visiting for railway history and its striking lakeside architecture in nearby Lucerne.
A broad meadow between Interlaken's main hotels with iconic mountain views. Worth visiting for walks, seasonal events and frequent paragliders landing nearby.
A panoramic viewpoint above Interlaken reached by funicular and short paths. Worth visiting for classic views over Lakes Thun and Brienz and the Jungfrau massif.
The historic old town beside the Aare with timber houses and small squares. Worth visiting for a quieter local atmosphere and attractive traditional streetscape.
Melted cheese with white wine and kirsch, shared with bread. A Swiss classic from the Alps and a staple winter dish in the Bernese Oberland.
Cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. A hearty Alpine meal long associated with mountain farming and Swiss chalet cooking.
Crisp grated potato cake, often served plain or with toppings. Originating in the Bern region, it is one of the area’s best-known traditional dishes.
Refined dining in a grand historic hotel, with seasonal Swiss and French cooking in an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.
Historic casual venue known for Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional chalet-style setting near the centre.
Established restaurant serving Swiss specialities, grills and fondue with a warm rustic interior close to Höheweg.
Very high costs by Alpine standards: hotels, dining and mountain transport are pricey, though supermarkets and takeaway options help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Interlaken Ost -> Interlaken West, Interlaken
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Interlaken by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Interlaken trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Bern and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
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