How to travel from Interlaken to Geneva

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from Interlaken to Geneva

How to get from Interlaken to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Interlaken to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 61 964 | 964 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
    9:04 AM3h01
    Interlaken West
    12:05 PMGeneva station
    581One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 714 | 714
    10:29 AM2h56
    Interlaken Ost
    1:25 PMGeneva station
    571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIC 61 612 | 612 · IC 1 710 | 710
    8:34 AM2h51
    Interlaken West
    11:25 AMGeneva station
    581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBIC 81 815 | 815 · IR 15 2516 | 2516
    10:04 AM3h01
    Interlaken West
    1:05 PMGeneva station
    581One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 81 811 | 811 · IR 15 2512 | 2512
    8:04 AM3h01
    Interlaken West
    11:05 AMGeneva station
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 81 815 | 815 · IR 15 2516 | 2516
    9:59 AM3h06
    Interlaken Ost
    1:05 PMGeneva station
    591One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from Interlaken to Geneva?

Travelling from Interlaken to Geneva is easy, with a variety of affordable, relaxing train departures offered by SBB. Trains leave several times an hour from a few different, convenient departure points in Interlaken and arrive at the main train station, Coravin, in Geneva. Many stop briefly in Bern or Visp during this scenic, lovely train ride.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Interlaken to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get to Geneva from Interlaken is by train, especially when you shop around for the best prices and buy in advance with Omio. Prices vary depending on the time of departure, travel duration, number of stops, and how far in advance you book your ticket. This is a great, reliable, and affordable choice for travel.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Interlaken to Geneva?

The fastest train makes the 133 mile trip in around two hours and 43 minutes. These SBB trains generally leave from Interlaken West and have one, 10-minute transfer in Bern. Similarly, some trains leaving from Interlaken Ost, even with two stops in Spiez and Visp, make the trip to Coravin in Geneva in two hours and 45 minutes. Trains from Matten b. I., Kesslergasse usually take a bit longer and have an additional stop, but no trains on this route through SBB take longer than three hours and 40 minutes.

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Travel from Interlaken to Geneva by Train

If you have a soft spot for rail transport, you will enjoy taking the train from Interlaken to Geneva. For one, there is a lot of flexibility in scheduling, as up to 12 trains ply the route per hour. SBB trains depart from Interlaken Ost, Interlaken West (and West Hauptbahnhof), and Matten b. I., Kesslergasse, offering passengers several accessible locations to board. And all arrive at the convenient central rail station at Coravin in Geneva. Switzerland is known for its natural beauty, and what better way to experience that than by a relaxing train ride. Trip durations span from two hours and 43 minutes to three hours and 39 minutes, so these are great options for day or weekend trips as well. 

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FAQs: Travel from Interlaken to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Interlaken to Geneva.

FAQs
You can travel between Interlaken and Geneva by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Geneva is a train with an average price of €58.
The fastest way to travel from Interlaken to Geneva is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 45m.

The Interlaken to Geneva distance is approximately 142 km.
The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Geneva is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Geneva as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Interlaken to Geneva:
  • Trains mostly depart from Matten b. I., Brunnen-Haus and arrive in Geneva station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Interlaken to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Interlaken to Geneva:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Interlaken to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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