The average train between Root and Interlaken takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Root to Interlaken. 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 3 hours between Root and Interlaken. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Root is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Interlaken at 7:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Root to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Root station and arriving at Interlaken station via Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Root to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Root to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
Book your Root to Interlaken train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Root and Interlaken is 62.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Zentralbahn operates a train from Luzern to Interlaken Ost hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 1h 48m.