- Must visit
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
£37
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
152
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Interlaken will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 152 trains that leave Zurich for Interlaken every day 14 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607
IR N1 746 | 746 · IC 81 802 | 802
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607
IR 13 3252 | 3252 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957
IC 1303 | 1303 · IC 61 611 | 611
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224
IC 1 714 | 714 · EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 92 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£61 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Interlaken trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 7:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 8:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 2h16 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 10:48 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h16 | 10:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 10:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 2h16 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 11:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 814 | 814 | 11:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h35 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:08 Zurich HB | 2h13 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:08 Zurich HB | 2h18 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 13:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 13:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 15:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 15:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 15:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 13:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 16:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · S 1 15155 | 15155 · B 21 21234 | 21234 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h48 | 16:50 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 16:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 14:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 822 | 822 | 15:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 822 | 822 | 15:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 17:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 15:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h24 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h19 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · S 1 15163 | 15163 · B 21 21298 | 21298 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h48 | 18:50 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 16:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 826 | 826 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 826 | 826 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 18:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 19:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 19:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 1h49 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 19:26 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 19:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 20:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 20:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:32 Zurich HB | 1h50 | 20:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 20:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 81 830 | 830 | 18:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 20:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 81 830 | 830 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 1h51 | 20:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 81 830 | 830 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 20:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h15 | 21:30 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h14 | 21:30 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:32 Zurich HB | 1h58 | 21:30 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:32 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 21:25 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 | 19:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 22:00 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 | 20:02 Zurich HB | 1h58 | 22:00 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 | 20:02 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 21:54 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR 70 2639 | 2639+ PE LIX 2942 | 2942 | 20:10 Zurich HB | 2h45 | 22:55 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · B 60 6061 | 6061 | 20:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 22:40 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · B 60 6061 | 6061 | 20:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 22:40 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · B 60 6061 | 6061 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 2h02 | 22:34 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · B 60 6061 | 6061 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 2h08 | 22:40 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 8 834 | 834 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 20:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 22:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 834 | 834 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 21:02 Zurich HB | 1h52 | 22:54 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 834 | 834 · IC 61 987 | 987 | 21:02 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 22:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IR 70 2641 | 2641+ PE LIX 2944 | 2944 | 21:10 Zurich HB | 2h44 | 23:54 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 60 6063 | 6063 | 21:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h25 | 23:40 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 60 6063 | 6063 | 21:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 23:40 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 60 6063 | 6063 | 21:32 Zurich HB | 2h08 | 23:40 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
IC 1 736 | 736 · IC 6 643 | 643 · B 60 6063 | 6063 | 21:32 Zurich HB | 2h02 | 23:34 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 8 836 | 836 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 21:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 0:01 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 836 | 836 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 22:02 Zurich HB | 1h54 | 23:56 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 836 | 836 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 22:02 Zurich HB | 1h59 | 0:01 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 22:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h17 | 1:03 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 22:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h19 | 1:05 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 23:02 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 0:58 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 23:02 Zurich HB | 2h01 | 1:03 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 23:02 Zurich HB | 2h03 | 1:05 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 23:02 Zurich HB | 1h59 | 1:01 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 61 993 | 993 | 23:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 2:10 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
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IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 61 993 | 993 | 0:02 Zurich HB | 2h03 | 2:05 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 61 993 | 993 | 0:02 Zurich HB | 2h08 | 2:10 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
SN 7 13773 | 13773 · IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 | 1:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 4h40 | 6:28 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 | 2:02 Zurich HB | 4h26 | 6:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 2:02 Zurich HB | 4h51 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 2:02 Zurich HB | 4h44 | 6:46 Interlaken | 2 changes | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:07 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h21 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 2h09 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 2h03 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zurich to Interlaken run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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
The train journey from Zurich to Interlaken is very straightforward and easy, making rail travel a great choice. Trains depart Zurich Hauptbahnhof twice an hour, starting from the early hours of the morning running til around midnight. The journey takes roughly 2 hours with a brief 5 minute changeover in Bern. The train stops at both Interlaken West and Ost (with an added 5 minutes of travelling time for the latter). Trains can only be booked up to 90 days in advance.
SBB is the only train company providing trains from Zurich to Interlaken. SBB offers high quality domestic and international rail services. On board passengers can expect carriage attendants, toilets, WLAN and business and quiet zones.
The train journey from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Interlaken normally lasts around 2 hours, including a 5 minute train change in Bern. Occasionally, the journey can take up to 3 hours, so it is recommended to check the departure schedule.
On Mondays to Fridays there are trains departing Zurich Hauptbahnhof every half an hour for Interlaken. Passengers can expect to choose from a pre-breakfast departure, right through til midnight. On Saturdays and Sundays the schedule is similar, although trains may take slightly longer especially on Sunday.
Departure train station: Zurich Hauptbahnhof is situated in the center of Zurich. It has excellent public transport links plus connections to Zurich Airport and trains to further regional and international destinations. Alongside typical station amneties such as toilets, currency exchange and baggage storage, Zurich Hauptbahnhof also boasts a large shopping center open 365 days a year.
Arrival train stations: There are two stations in Interlaken: West and Ost. Both stations have strong public transport connections, including bus and ferry services. Each station is features toilets, lost luggage, and tourist information. There are many shops, restaurants, bars and hotels within walking distance of both stations. It is also possible to walk or travel by bike between each station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Interlaken trains use the Zürich HB to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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