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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 05 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 05 Sept
36
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brig-Glis to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brig-Glis to Interlaken will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Brig-Glis to Interlaken you need to make at least one change.
ICE 276 | 276 · IC 81 818 | 818
ICE 276 | 276 · IC 81 818 | 818
IC 6 966 | 966 · IC 81 810 | 810
IC 6 966 | 966 · IC 81 810 | 810
IC 6 336 | 336 · IC 61 30983 | 30983
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 9 4220 | 4220
EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
EC 62 | 62 · RE 9 4224 | 4224
IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 61 633 | 633Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brig-Glis to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 42 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brig-Glis to Interlaken:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brig-Glis to Interlaken costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 55m.
The journey is about 53m faster (55m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly £26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £59). 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 Brig-Glis to Interlaken trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 6 960 | 960 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:45 Brig | 1h08 | 7:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:45 Brig | 1h14 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:18 Brig | 1h08 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 7:18 Brig | 1h03 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 7:45 Brig | 1h14 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 7:45 Brig | 1h08 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:45 Brig | 1h08 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:45 Brig | 1h14 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:18 Brig | 1h03 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 9:18 Brig | 1h08 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:45 Brig | 1h14 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 966 | 966 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:45 Brig | 1h08 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 10:45 Brig | 1h14 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 10:45 Brig | 1h08 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:18 Brig | 1h03 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 618 | 618 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 11:18 Brig | 1h08 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 11:45 Brig | 1h14 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 970 | 970 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 11:45 Brig | 1h08 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 12:45 Brig | 1h14 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 12:45 Brig | 1h08 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 62 | 62 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 13:18 Brig | 1h03 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 62 | 62 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 13:18 Brig | 1h08 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 276 | 276 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 13:45 Brig | 1h14 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 276 | 276 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 13:45 Brig | 1h08 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 279 | 279 | 14:45 Brig | 1h14 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 279 | 279 | 14:45 Brig | 1h08 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brig-Glis to Interlaken run on average 16 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 23:48 |
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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 Brig-Glis 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 Brig-Glis to Interlaken trains use the Brig to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Brig-Glis and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brig 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 Steakhouse Brig, Restaurant des Cheminots
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brig. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brig. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brig: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brig: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brig: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ambassador, Good Night Inn, Hotel Victoria.
Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis). ATMs are available at Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis).
Ticket office support is available at Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis).
Available at Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brig, Pfarreiheim (Glis): Station accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
Brig Bahnhofplatz 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 Steakhouse zum Eidgenossen, Restaurant Brigerhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brig Bahnhofplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brig Bahnhofplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brig Bahnhofplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brig Bahnhofplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brig Bahnhofplatz: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alex, Hotel Ambassador, Good Night Inn.
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.
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.
Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus. ATMs are available at Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus.
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus.
Available at Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus: Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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