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Compare bus and train for Interlaken to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 92 km
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2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Interlaken to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Interlaken to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 81 815 | 815Cheapest
IC 81 835 | 835Fastest
IC 81 815 | 815Other options
IC 61 616 | 616 · IC 1 715 | 715
IC 81 815 | 815
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FAQs: Travel from Interlaken to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

There are 2 options to travel between Interlaken and Zurich including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Zurich is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €25 compared to other travel options to Zurich:
Taking a train costs €28 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €53 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Interlaken to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 52 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:
Coach takes on average 3 h 15 min.
The Interlaken to Zurich distance is approximately 91 km.
The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Zurich is:
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Zurich from Interlaken as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Interlaken to Zurich:
- Trains most often depart from Interlaken at Interlaken West and arrive in Zurich at Zurich HB.
The following travel companies offer services from Interlaken to Zurich:
- Travel with Shuttler for coaches to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Shuttler Interlaken to Zurich tickets on Omio for €23.
- SBB, Rhatische Bahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Zurich by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SBB from Interlaken to Zurich for €25 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Interlaken to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Zurich with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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