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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 22 Oct
£41
Average ticket price on 22 Oct
£65
Fastest journey on 22 Oct
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 22 Oct
2 h 12 m
Trains on 22 Oct
45
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreux to Interlaken will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
On Thu 22 Oct, we found 45 trains from Montreux to Interlaken, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
IR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 717 · ICE 101 | 101
IR 90 1818 | 1818 · IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 61 623 | 623
IR 95 1715 | 1715 · IC 8 10819 | 10819 · IC 61 10101 | 10101
IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 61 965 | 965
IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 8 10815 | 10815 · IC 61 10963 | 10963
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 30216 | 30216
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 9 30224 | 30224
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · ICE 278 | 278 · RE 9 30220 | 30220
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 6 626 | 626 · RE 9 30228 | 30228
IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 8 10815 | 10815 · IC 61 10963 | 10963Trains from Montreux to Interlaken run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:48 |
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The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Interlaken trains for today, Wednesday 21 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 95 1715 | 1715 · IC 8 10819 | 10819 · IC 61 10101 | 10101 · EV EV1 590032 | 590032 | 10:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 13:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1715 | 1715 · IC 8 10819 | 10819 · IC 61 10101 | 10101 | 10:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 717 · ICE 101 | 101 · EV EV1 590034 | 590034 | 10:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 13:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1814 | 1814 · IC 1 717 | 717 · ICE 101 | 101 | 10:49 Montreux station | 2h33 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1717 | 1717 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 969 | 969 · EV EV1 590036 | 590036 | 11:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 14:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1717 | 1717 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 9 30224 | 30224 · EV EV1 590038 | 590038 | 12:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 14:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 6 622 | 622 · RE 9 30224 | 30224 | 12:10 Montreux station | 2h11 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE GPX 4074 | 4074+ EV EV1 590044 | 590044 | 12:32 Montreux station | 3h32 | 16:04 Interlaken | 1 change | |
PE GPX 4074 | 4074 | 12:32 Montreux station | 3h11 | 15:43 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1719 | 1719 · IC 8 10823 | 10823 · IC 61 10971 | 10971 · EV EV1 590040 | 590040 | 12:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 15:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1719 | 1719 · IC 8 10823 | 10823 · IC 61 10971 | 10971 | 12:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1818 | 1818 · IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:49 Montreux station | 2h33 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1818 | 1818 · IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 61 623 | 623 · EV EV1 590042 | 590042 | 12:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 15:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1721 | 1721 · IC 8 825 | 825 · IC 61 10279 | 10279 · EV EV1 590044 | 590044 | 13:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 16:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1721 | 1721 · IC 8 825 | 825 · IC 61 10279 | 10279 | 13:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 8 10827 | 10827 · IC 61 10975 | 10975 | 14:10 Montreux station | 2h43 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 6 626 | 626 · RE 9 30228 | 30228 · EV EV1 590046 | 590046 | 14:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 16:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 8 10827 | 10827 · IC 61 10975 | 10975 · EV EV1 590048 | 590048 | 14:10 Montreux station | 2h54 | 17:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 6 626 | 626 · RE 9 30228 | 30228 | 14:10 Montreux station | 2h11 | 16:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
PE GPX 4078 | 4078+ EV EV1 590052 | 590052 | 14:32 Montreux station | 3h32 | 18:04 Interlaken | 1 change | |
PE GPX 4078 | 4078 | 14:32 Montreux station | 3h11 | 17:43 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1723 | 1723 · IC 8 10827 | 10827 · IC 61 10975 | 10975 · EV EV1 590048 | 590048 | 14:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 17:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1723 | 1723 · IC 8 10827 | 10827 · IC 61 10975 | 10975 | 14:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1822 | 1822 · IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 61 627 | 627 · EV EV1 590050 | 590050 | 14:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 17:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1822 | 1822 · IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 14:49 Montreux station | 2h33 | 17:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1725 | 1725 · IC 8 829 | 829 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 15:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1725 | 1725 · IC 8 829 | 829 · IC 61 977 | 977 · EV EV1 590052 | 590052 | 15:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 18:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · EC 64 | 64 · RE 9 30232 | 30232 | 16:10 Montreux station | 2h11 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · EC 64 | 64 · RE 9 30232 | 30232 · EV EV1 590054 | 590054 | 16:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 18:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 · IC 8 10831 | 10831 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · EV EV1 590058 | 590058 | 16:37 Montreux station | 2h57 | 19:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 · IC 8 10831 | 10831 · ICE 107 | 107 · EV EV1 590056 | 590056 | 16:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 19:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 · IC 8 10831 | 10831 · ICE 107 | 107 | 16:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 18:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 · IC 8 10831 | 10831 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 16:37 Montreux station | 2h44 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1826 | 1826 · IC 1 729 | 729 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 16:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 19:34 Interlaken | 4 changes | |
IR 90 1826 | 1826 · IC 1 729 | 729 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 16:49 Montreux station | 2h32 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1729 | 1729 · IC 8 833 | 833 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 19:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1729 | 1729 · IC 8 833 | 833 · IC 61 981 | 981 · EV EV1 590060 | 590060 | 17:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 20:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:10 Montreux station | 2h12 | 20:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 61 633 | 633 · EV EV1 590062 | 590062 | 18:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 20:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 · IC 8 10835 | 10835 · IC 61 10983 | 10983 · EV EV1 590064 | 590064 | 18:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 21:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18432 | 18432 · IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 61 10375 | 10375 · B 102 233 | 233 | 18:38 Montreux station | 3h26 | 22:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · EC 66 | 66 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 · EV EV1 590066 | 590066 | 19:10 Montreux station | 2h55 | 22:05 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · EC 66 | 66 · B 60 6059 | 6059 | 19:10 Montreux station | 2h30 | 21:40 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 22 October | |||||
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 9 30212 | 30212 | 6:04 Montreux station | 2h17 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 8 10811 | 10811 · IC 61 10959 | 10959 · EV EV1 590016 | 590016 | 6:04 Montreux station | 3h00 | 9:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 9 30212 | 30212 · EV EV1 590014 | 590014 | 6:04 Montreux station | 2h30 | 8:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 8 10811 | 10811 · IC 61 10959 | 10959 | 6:04 Montreux station | 2h49 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1707 | 1707 · IC 8 10811 | 10811 · IC 61 10959 | 10959 | 6:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1707 | 1707 · IC 8 10811 | 10811 · IC 61 10959 | 10959 · EV EV1 590016 | 590016 | 6:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 9:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 6:49 Montreux station | 2h33 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1806 | 1806 · IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 61 611 | 611 · EV EV1 590018 | 590018 | 6:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 9:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 7:32 Montreux station | 3h11 | 10:43 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
PE GPX 4064 | 4064+ EV EV1 590024 | 590024 | 7:32 Montreux station | 3h32 | 11:04 Interlaken | 1 change | |
IR 95 1709 | 1709 · IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 61 10271 | 10271 | 7:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1709 | 1709 · IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 61 10271 | 10271 · EV EV1 590020 | 590020 | 7:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 10:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 30216 | 30216 | 8:10 Montreux station | 2h11 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · EC 60 | 60 · RE 9 30216 | 30216 · EV EV1 590022 | 590022 | 8:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 10:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 8 10815 | 10815 · IC 61 10963 | 10963 | 8:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1711 | 1711 · IC 8 10815 | 10815 · IC 61 10963 | 10963 · EV EV1 590024 | 590024 | 8:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 11:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:49 Montreux station | 2h33 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1810 | 1810 · IC 1 713 | 713 · IC 61 615 | 615 · EV EV1 590026 | 590026 | 8:49 Montreux station | 2h45 | 11:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 9:32 Montreux station | 3h11 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:37 Montreux station | 2h16 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1713 | 1713 · IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 61 965 | 965 · EV EV1 590028 | 590028 | 9:37 Montreux station | 2h27 | 12:04 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · ICE 278 | 278 · RE 9 30220 | 30220 · EV EV1 590030 | 590030 | 10:10 Montreux station | 2h24 | 12:34 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · ICE 278 | 278 · RE 9 30220 | 30220 | 10:10 Montreux station | 2h11 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 2 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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The most popular day trips by train from Interlaken are Bern, Lucerne, Thun, Spiez and Grindelwald. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Interlaken on Omio.

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 46m.

Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 37m.

Thun is known for its medieval old town, hilltop castle and striking position on the Aare by Lake Thun. With raised pavements, waterside views and the Bernese Alps nearby, it feels scenic yet lived-in.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 24m.

Spiez is a calm lakeside town on Lake Thun, known for its castle, vineyards and Bernese Oberland views. The harbour and historic centre give it a polished, relaxed feel with easy access to mountain scenery.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 15m.

Grindelwald is a mountain village in the Bernese Oberland, best known for its views of the Eiger and alpine setting. It combines hiking and skiing culture with traditional chalets and a relaxed resort atmosphere.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 33m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux 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 Montreux to Interlaken trains use the Montreux to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montreux 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 Zurcher, La Rouvenaz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Eurotel Montreux, Hotel Eden Palace au Lac.
Les Avants is 3 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Avants has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and WC.
Available at Les Avants: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Avants.
Glion is 1 km from Montreux city centre. Public transport options include:
Glion has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Glion.
ATMs are available at Glion.
Available at Glion: Parking, WC.
Available at Glion: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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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