- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
109
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Zurich will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 109 trains that leave Interlaken for Zurich every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841
R 70 9089 | 9089+
IR 70 2644 | 2644
IC 61 604 | 604 · IC 1 705 | 705
IC 81 819 | 819
IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 1 719 | 719
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 821
IC 81 823 | 823Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 92 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Zurich trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IC 8 30819 | 30819 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 14:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IC 8 30819 | 30819 · S 8 18852 | 18852 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 14:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2925 | 2925+ IR 70 2626 | 2626 | 12:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 15:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IC 8 30819 | 30819 | 12:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 14:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 10907 | 10907 | 12:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 14:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 10907 | 10907 · S 7 18754 | 18754 | 12:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 14:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 620 | 620 · IC 10907 | 10907 | 12:34 Interlaken West | 2h07 | 14:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 10821 | 10821 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 15:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 10821 | 10821 · S 8 18856 | 18856 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 15:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 10821 | 10821 | 13:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 15:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2927 | 2927+ IR 70 2628 | 2628 | 13:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 16:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 · IC 1 10721 | 10721 · S 7 18758 | 18758 | 13:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 15:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 · IC 1 10721 | 10721 | 13:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 15:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 · IC 1 10721 | 10721 | 13:32 Interlaken West | 2h09 | 15:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 10823 | 10823 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 16:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 10823 | 10823 · S 8 18860 | 18860 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 16:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 10823 | 10823 | 14:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 16:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2929 | 2929+ IR 70 2630 | 2630 | 14:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 17:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 624 | 624 · IC 10909 | 10909 | 14:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 16:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 624 | 624 · IC 10909 | 10909 · S 7 18762 | 18762 | 14:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 16:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 624 | 624 · IC 10909 | 10909 | 14:34 Interlaken West | 2h07 | 16:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 10825 | 10825 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 17:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 10825 | 10825 · S 8 18864 | 18864 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 17:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 10825 | 10825 | 15:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 17:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 · IC 1 10725 | 10725 | 15:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 17:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 · IC 1 10725 | 10725 · S 7 18766 | 18766 | 15:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 17:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 · IC 1 10725 | 10725 | 15:32 Interlaken West | 2h09 | 17:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 10827 | 10827 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 18:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 10827 | 10827 · S 8 18868 | 18868 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 18:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 10827 | 10827 | 16:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 18:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 628 | 628 · IC 1 10727 | 10727 | 16:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 18:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 628 | 628 · IC 1 10727 | 10727 · S 7 18770 | 18770 | 16:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 18:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 628 | 628 · IC 1 10727 | 10727 | 16:34 Interlaken West | 2h07 | 18:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | 100 · IC 8 10829 | 10829 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 19:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 100 | 100 · IC 8 10829 | 10829 · S 8 18872 | 18872 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 19:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
ICE 100 | 100 · IC 8 10829 | 10829 | 17:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 19:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2935 | 2935+ IR 70 2636 | 2636 | 17:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 20:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · IC 1344 | 1344 · IC 1 10729 | 10729 | 17:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 19:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · IC 1344 | 1344 · IC 1 10729 | 10729 · S 7 18774 | 18774 | 17:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 19:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · IC 1344 | 1344 · IC 1 10729 | 10729 | 17:32 Interlaken West | 2h09 | 19:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 10831 | 10831 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 20:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 10831 | 10831 · S 8 18876 | 18876 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 20:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 10831 | 10831 | 18:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 20:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
PE LIX 2937 | 2937+ IR 70 2638 | 2638 | 18:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 21:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 10731 | 10731 | 18:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 20:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 10731 | 10731 · S 7 18778 | 18778 | 18:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 20:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 18:34 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 20:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 632 | 632 · IC 1 10731 | 10731 | 18:34 Interlaken West | 2h07 | 20:41 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 20:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 21:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 21:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 · S 8 18880 | 18880 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h30 | 21:29 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 19:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 20:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 | 19:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 21:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
PE LIX 2939 | 2939+ IR 70 2640 | 2640 | 19:04 Interlaken Ost | 3h10 | 22:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 19:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 21:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 19:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 21:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 10733 | 10733 | 19:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 21:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 10733 | 10733 · S 7 18782 | 18782 | 19:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 21:56 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733 | 19:33 Interlaken West | 1h55 | 21:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 10733 | 10733 | 19:33 Interlaken West | 2h08 | 21:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 835 | 835 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 21:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 835 | 835 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 22:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 10835 | 10835 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 22:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 835 | 835 | 20:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 21:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 10835 | 10835 | 20:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 22:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 · IC 1 735 | 735 | 20:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 22:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 · IC 1 735 | 735 | 20:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h02 | 22:31 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 · IC 1 10735 | 10735 | 20:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 22:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 · IC 1 10735 | 10735 | 20:33 Interlaken West | 2h08 | 22:41 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 10837 | 10837 | 20:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h17 | 23:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 10837 | 10837 | 21:04 Interlaken West | 2h12 | 23:16 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 | 22:00 Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 0:01 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 9 18992 | 18992 | 22:00 Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 0:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 | 22:05 Interlaken West | 1h56 | 0:01 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 23:00 Interlaken Ost | 2h06 | 1:06 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 18011 | 18011 | 23:00 Interlaken Ost | 5h40 | 4:40 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 23:05 Interlaken West | 2h01 | 1:06 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
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IC 61 956 | 956 · IC 8 805 | 805 · IR 13 3257 | 3257 | 4:56 Interlaken Ost | 2h18 | 7:14 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IC 8 805 | 805 | 4:56 Interlaken Ost | 2h05 | 7:01 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IC 8 805 | 805 | 5:01 Interlaken West | 2h00 | 7:01 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 604 | 604 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 5:31 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 7:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 604 | 604 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 5:31 Interlaken Ost | 1h57 | 7:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 604 | 604 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 5:36 Interlaken West | 1h52 | 7:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IC 8 807 | 807 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 5:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 8:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IC 8 807 | 807 | 5:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 7:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 374 | 374 · IC 8 807 | 807 | 6:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 7:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 8:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 8:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:34 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 8:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 9:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 809 | 809 | 6:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 8:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 809 | 809 | 7:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 8:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 9:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 9:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:33 Interlaken West | 1h55 | 9:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 811 | 811 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 9:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 10:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 811 | 811 | 8:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 9:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 10:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 612 | 612 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 10:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 612 | 612 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:34 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 10:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 813 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 10:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 813 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 11:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 813 | 813 | 9:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 10:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 60 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 11:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 60 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 11:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 60 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:33 Interlaken West | 1h55 | 11:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 81 815 | 815 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 11:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 12:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 81 815 | 815 | 10:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 11:58 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 12:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:34 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 817 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 12:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 817 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 2h11 | 13:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
ICE 106 | 106 · IC 8 817 | 817 | 11:04 Interlaken West | 1h54 | 12:58 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:29 Interlaken Ost | 2h13 | 13:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:29 Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 13:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:33 Interlaken West | 1h55 | 13:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Interlaken to Zurich run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.
Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.
Zurich’s best-known shopping boulevard, lined with elegant buildings, trams, and easy walks between the station, lake, and old town.
Historic old-town quarter of lanes, squares, churches, and river views, ideal for walking, sightseeing, and discovering Zurich’s medieval core.
Hilltop viewpoint and green area above the city, known for broad panoramas, woodland paths, and a quick escape from the urban centre.
Veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic of local taverns.
Pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. A Swiss staple closely linked with Zurich and often served with meat, eggs or cheese.
Melted cheese blended with white wine and kirsch, eaten by dipping bread. A beloved Swiss communal dish, especially in colder months.
Classic Zurich restaurant known for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and other Swiss specialities in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
Traditional Swiss beer hall serving fondue, rösti and sausages in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the station.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant with a large buffet and Swiss-international dishes in a bright, central setting.
Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
Official public transport app
Zürich HB -> Zürich HB
Each day passengers can choose between 42 trains from Interlaken to Zurich, departing from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The majority of services change in Bern, but trains still cover the 74 miles across the country quickly, taking on average 2 hours and 9 minutes. Both stations are in their respective city centers, making for a convenient trip.
Each day approximately 42 trains from Interlaken to Zurich depart. The first train departs shortly before 5:00 a.m. and the last train departs around 11:00 p.m. each evening. National holidays can affect service provision.
Interlaken is roughly 74 miles away from Zurich. Trains from Interlaken to Zurich take approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. However, passengers can choose a faster service which takes as little as 1 hour and 58 minutes. All trains require a change at Bern. There is another service for passengers looking for something a little more scenic and don't mind a slower journey: a 2 hour and 52 minute journey, which changes at Lucerne. You'll enjoy astonishing views of the Brüning Mountain Pass and the Swiss countryside.
Departure station: Trains from Interlaken to Zurich depart from Interlaken Ost. Interlaken Ost is in the heart of the city center and close to all of Interlaken's major landmarks on foot. Most services require a change at Bern, with an average 10 minute transfer time.
Arrival station: Passengers will arrive at Zurich Hauptbahnhof Station. Zurich Hauptbahnhof is the main station serving Zurich and is in the heart of the city center. Travelers can easily walk to all the major attractions in the town from the station on foot.
RailService SBB CFF FFS provides the service between Interlaken and Zurich. They provide their InterCity service on this line.
RailService SBB CFF FFS provides trains from Interlaken to Zurich and operates their intercity service on this line. Each day 42 Intercity services from Interlaken to Zurich depart between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Passengers are typically required to change at Bern and the journey time is 2 hours and 9 minutes on average.
RailService SBB CFF FFS run their Intercity service on trains from Interlaken to Zurich. Passengers can choose between a first- and second-class carriage. First-class seating includes complimentary refreshments and more spacious carriages, fitted with seats with more legroom. Passengers will find the second-class carriages to be modern and well-equipped too. Luggage storage facilities are available in all carriages. There are additional areas to store luggage above and below seats. Carriages are wheelchair accessible and wheelchair accessible facilities are available onboard. A restaurant carriage is available on all intercity services.
Travelers looking to find cheap trains from Interlaken to Zurich should book approximately 8 weeks in advance of travel, as that's the best time to secure savings. Booking in advance of the day of departure should always help travelers secure a cheaper ticket than booking the day. Another way of securing a cheap ticket is by being flexible on your chosen day of departure. Looking for tickets +2/-2 days around your chosen date can help you get the best deal possible. If you need to travel on one specific date, try and be flexible with what time you travel, as ticket prices often fluctuate throughout the day.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Interlaken to Zurich trains use the Interlaken West to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Interlaken and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli 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.,Hertigässli. ATMs are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Basic accessibility services provided.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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 Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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