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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 48 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 386 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 386 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 386 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken trains for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4212 | Delayed 1:20 2:06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h15 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 60403 · IC 10959 | Delayed 1:20 2:06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h47 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4212 | Delayed 1:49 2:45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h36 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 60403 · IC 10959 | Delayed 1:49 2:45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h08 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 60408 · IC 611 | Delayed 2:45 3:41Frankfurt South station | 5h41 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 60471 · ICE 271 · RE 4216 | Delayed 3:32 4:32Frankfurt South station | 5h49 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
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IC 60403 · IC 10959 | 2:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h47 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4212 | 2:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h15 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 4212 | 2:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h35 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 10959 | 2:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h07 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 78 · ICE 273 · IC 10963 | On time 5:23 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h30 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 273 · IC 10963 | On time 5:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 275 · IC 965 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IC 965 | On time 6:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
29508 · ICE 101 · IC 10101 | 7:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h44 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
4557 · ICE 101 · IC 10101 | 7:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h33 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 101 | 7:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h40 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 · IC 10101 | 7:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h11 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 101 · IC 10101 | 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 151 · ICE 101 | 7:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h26 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 23 · ICE 277 · IC 969 | 8:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h51 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 277 · IC 969 | On time 8:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h22 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 · IC 10971 | On time 9:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h33 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 71 · IC 623 | On time 9:36 Frankfurt South station | 5h46 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 2553 · IC 623 | On time 9:36 Frankfurt South station | 5h46 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · IC 10971 | 9:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h11 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 992 · ICE 279 · IC 10279 | On time 10:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h44 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · S3 · ICE 279 · IC 10279 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ICE 279 · IC 10279 | On time 10:39 Frankfurt South station | 5h14 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 575 · ICE 105 · IC 10975 | On time 11:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h33 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 · IC 10975 | On time 11:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h11 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ECE 5 · IC 627 | On time 11:53 Frankfurt South station | 5h29 | 17:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 225 · S3 · ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 12:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h32 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 12:36 Frankfurt South station | 5h17 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 73 · EC 67 · RE 4234 | On time 13:47 Frankfurt South station | 5h34 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · S3 · ICE 373 · IC 981 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 19:53 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 10983 | 15:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h33 | 20:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 109 · IC 10983 | On time 15:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h11 | 20:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 7 · IC 635 · RE 4238 | 15:52 Frankfurt South station | 5h33 | 21:25 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1011 · S3 · ICE 375 · IC 10375 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h32 | 21:54 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ICE 375 · IC 10375 | On time 16:39 Frankfurt South station | 5h15 | 21:54 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201 · IC 987 | On time 17:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h34 | 22:54 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 201 · IC 987 | On time 17:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 22:54 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 377 | On time 18:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h11 | 0:01 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 613 · ICE 377 | On time 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h10 | 0:01 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 203 · ECE 9 · IC 607 | 19:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 11h40 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 203 · ECE 9 · IR 2347 · IC 842 | 19:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 11h11 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 4 changes | |
ECE 9 · IC 607 | On time 20:13 Frankfurt South station | 11h09 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ECE 9 · IR 2347 · IC 842 · IC 10955 | On time 20:13 Frankfurt South station | 10h40 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
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.
Interlaken West (See) is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West (See) 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 Stadthaus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West (See). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West (See). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West (See): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West (See): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West (See): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
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