1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£76
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
8 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h 32 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Interlaken will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Salzburg to Interlaken you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 726
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 826
ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232
ECE 192 · IC 826+
79022
EC 212 · ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 625
ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 726
EC 212 · ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 625
ECE 192 · IC 826+
79022
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 826Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £260.
Distance: 410 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£93 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £260 Average Price | £116 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Interlaken:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average £93.
A coach is £206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Interlaken costing on average £260.
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Coach takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around £93 compared to roughly £116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 7h 36m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 212 · ECE 194 · IC 722 · IC 625 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 8h21 | 16:21 Interlaken West | 4 changes | |
EC 212 · ECE 194 · IC 822 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 8h53 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 726 | On time 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 8h21 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 5 changes | |
ICE 210 · 78933 · ECE 192 · IC 826 | On time 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 8h53 | 18:53 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
ECE 192 · IC 726 · IC 629 · RE 4232 | Delayed 10:32 10:05Salzburg Hbf | 8h16 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 4 changes | |
ECE 192 · IC 826+ 79022 | Delayed 10:32 10:05Salzburg Hbf | 8h48 | 18:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Interlaken run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 410 km distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 410 km |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Interlaken trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
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 Bahnhof is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken, West Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
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