How long is the direct train from Zurich to Interlaken?

You can expect the journey from Zürich to Interlaken Ost by train to take around 2 hours 15 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 92 km.



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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.

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Yes, it is possible to travel from Zurich Airport to Interlaken Ost without having to change trains. There are 6 direct trains from Zurich Airport to Interlaken Ost each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

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This scenic route passes five lakes (including Lake Lungern, pictured) and numerous waterfalls. The journey time for this scenic train from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne is as follows: Zurich HB to Lucerne – 41 minutes.

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There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.

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One day is just enough time to take in the highlights, but planning ahead is essential if you want to fit everything in. Here are some ideas for how to spend one day in Interlaken. Spend the morning enjoying views of Jungfrau from the top of Harder Kulm, which lies just north of town.

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Zurich is much larger and esentially a business city - although in a pretty setting. Interlaken is a smallish town set between 2 lakes (syrprise) that gives eacy access to themuhc cuter towns up in them mountains and the rail up the Jungfrau.

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Lucerne is better known for its museums, nightlife, historical sights, shopping, and big city activities, while Interlaken is more popular for its skiing, food, hiking, impressive beauty, and quaint atmosphere.

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