The average train between Interlaken and Oberstdorf takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Interlaken to Oberstdorf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Interlaken and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Interlaken to Oberstdorf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Interlaken station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Interlaken to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.
Interlaken to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Immenstadt station.
Book your Interlaken to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Interlaken and Oberstdorf is 200.3 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Interlaken West to Oberstdorf via Zürich HB, Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and Immenstadt in around 7h 16m.