What is the cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Stein?

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Stein is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Interlaken to Stein?

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Stein is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Stein?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Stein. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Nürnberg-Stein via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Stein?

The distance between Interlaken and Stein is 718 km. The road distance is 486.6 km.

How do I travel from Interlaken to Stein without a car?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Stein without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 19m and costs €110 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Interlaken to Stein?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Interlaken to Stein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Stein train from?

Interlaken to Stein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to Stein?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Stein is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 19m and costs €110 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Interlaken to Stein train arrive?

Interlaken to Stein train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to Stein?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Stein is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Interlaken to Stein.

Where can I stay near Stein?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Stein.

Interlaken to Stein - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Interlaken to Stein by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
8h 19m
€119–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N28 / ...
9h 42m
€57–90
Drive 486.6 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Steincar 486.6 km
5h 43m
€83–120
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane ZRH - NUE
8h 4m
€170–384
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wicklesgreuthtrain Re
9h 20m
€149–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 47m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
6h 36m
€192–365
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 12m
€192–367
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Ansbachtrain
7h 52m
€206–406
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
7h 48m
€148–351
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain
8h 24m
€188–353

Interlaken to Stein by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 717.7 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Stein, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Nürnberg-Stein via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Nürnberg-Stein via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Nuremberg central bus station, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 42m.

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