1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 24 m
Trains on 18 Sept
4
Distance
364 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Interlaken will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 trains from Bologna to Interlaken, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 364 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £167.
Distance: 364 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price | £142 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Interlaken:
A train is £97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Interlaken costing on average £167.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Coach takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 25m faster (5h 26m by train vs 5h 51m by car) and roughly £72 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£70 vs £142). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h49 | 20:53 Spiez station | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h59 | 21:03 Thun station | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 66 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h12 | 20:16 Brig | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 44 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 19:14 Brig | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 46 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h24 | 21:14 Brig | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 20:53 Spiez station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 20:16 Brig | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 66 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h27 | 21:03 Thun station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 46 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 21:14 Brig | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bologna to Interlaken run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 364 km distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 364 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 19:44 |
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Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.
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 Bologna 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 Bologna to Interlaken trains use the Bologna Centrale to Brig station pair, with some services arriving at Spiez. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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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