The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Interlaken
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
16
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Interlaken will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Interlaken on Fri, Jan 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 02 the direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Fri, Jan 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271
IC 81 810 | 810
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271
IC 81 810 | 810
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Interlaken
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 92 km
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2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 716 | 716 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 12:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 12:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 12:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 12:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 1:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 1:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h57 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h51 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 1:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 1:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h49 | 1:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h54 | 1:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h51 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h57 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 2:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 2:28 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h50 | 2:22 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 3:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 3:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h57 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 1h51 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 3:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 3:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h49 | 3:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h54 | 3:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, January 2 | |||||
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h57 | 8:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h51 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h19 | 9:21 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h24 | 9:26 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 9:26 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h10 | 9:26 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 · PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h32 | 9:48 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 · PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 9:43 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h49 | 9:21 AM Interlaken West | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h54 | 9:26 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 · PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h16 | 9:48 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h11 | 9:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h57 | 9:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 1h51 | 9:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 10:28 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 10:28 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Interlaken
Trains from Zurich to Interlaken run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
There are 2 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 €51 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Interlaken trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Interlaken from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Zurich to Interlaken
Trains in Switzerland are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. There are over 40 trains that travel from Zurich to Interlaken every day, with the first train departing Zurich at 5:19 a.m. and the last train departing at 1:02 a.m. All journeys require at least one transfer, usually in Berne or Lucerne, and take approximately 2 hours to arrive in Interlaken.
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Interlaken
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.

When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Zurich HB and Zurich Airport. When arriving in Interlaken, you can end your journey in train stations like Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Interlaken West, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Interlaken
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
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