The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
Cheapest price on Sep 02
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 02
€103
Fastest journey on Sep 02
5 h
Average journey duration on Sep 02
5 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 02
52
Distance
386 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 52 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 386 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 5 h 2 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 60408 · IC 6113:41 AM5h41Frankfurt South station9:22 AMInterlaken West€301One-way1 transfer
ICE 699 · IC 60408 · IC 6112:46 AM6h36Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:22 AMInterlaken West€381One-way2 transfers
ICE 273 · IC 963 · IC 8105:48 AM5h05Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:53 AMInterlaken West€401One-way2 transfers
ICE 273 · IC 6155:48 AM5h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:22 AMInterlaken West€401One-way1 transfer
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IC 9656:51 AM5h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:53 AMInterlaken West€401One-way2 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 62310:22 AM5h00Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:22 PMInterlaken West€651One-way2 transfers
IC 60403 · EC 61 · RE 42123:21 AM5h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:21 AMInterlaken West€451One-way2 transfers
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IC 9656:51 AM5h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:53 AMInterlaken West€401One-way2 transfers
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IC 9698:51 AM5h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:53 PMInterlaken West€721One-way2 transfers
ICE 101 · IC 8147:51 AM5h02Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:53 PMInterlaken West€401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €75, while a flight costs an average of €232.
Distance: 386 km
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0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IC 981 | Delayed 1:45 PM 2:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 7:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ IC 983 · IC 830 | Delayed 2:15 PM 3:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 8:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109 · IC 983 · IC 830 | Delayed 2:15 PM 3:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 8:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 109 · IC 983 · IC 830 | Delayed 2:18 PM 3:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 8:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7 · IC 635 · RE 4238 | Delayed 2:36 PM 4:20 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 7 · IC 635 · RE 4238 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h03 | 9:25 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 375 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 10:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 · ICE 201+ IC 987 | 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 10:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
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S8 · 15301 · IC 60471 · IC 613 | 3:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h51 | 10:21 AM Interlaken West | 4 transfers | |
15301 · IC 60471 · IC 613 · RE 4216 | 4:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h15 | 10:21 AM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
RB68+ IC 60471 · IC 613+ PE GPX | 4:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h42 | 10:48 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 273 · IC 963 · IC 810 | 5:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h38 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 273 · IC 615 | 5:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h07 | 11:22 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 275 · IC 965 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ IC 965 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IC 965 | On time 6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101 · IC 814 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ IC 814 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 · IC 814 | On time 7:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151 · IC 619 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h20 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277+ IC 969 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277 · IC 969 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 277 · IC 969 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ IC 971 · IC 818 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IC 818 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 103 · IC 623 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 971 · IC 818 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71 · IC 623 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h02 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ IC 623 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 3:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 623 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h00 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 279 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 · ICE 279 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ IC 975 · IC 822 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105 · IC 975 · IC 822 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 transfers | |
ICE 105 · IC 627 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h31 | 5:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · IC 975 · IC 822 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 627 | Delayed 10:29 AM 12:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h03 | 5:22 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
EC 5+ IC 627 | 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 5:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · IC 627 | On time 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h02 | 5:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ IC 977 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 5:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h02 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107 · IC 826 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h03 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ IC 826 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 6:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
ICE 73+ EC 67+ RE 9 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 7:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
ICE 373+ IC 981 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 7:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 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 5h 2m.
Distance 386 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken from €41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken
Most Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Interlaken West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. 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.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Interlaken leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Which Interlaken station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
Getting to Interlaken West from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Getting to Interlaken Ost from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken Ost 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Getting to Interlaken, West Bahnhof from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken, West Bahnhof is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken, West Bahnhof train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken, West Bahnhof.
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