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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Interlaken is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Interlaken West via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Vienna to Interlaken?

The distance between Vienna and Interlaken is 953 km. The road distance is 806 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Vienna to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Interlaken bus from?

Vienna to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Interlaken train from?

Vienna to Interlaken train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Vienna to Interlaken is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Vienna to Interlaken bus arrive?

Vienna to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Interlaken train arrive?

Vienna to Interlaken train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Interlaken is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Vienna to Interlaken.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Interlaken?

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Interlaken.

Vienna to Interlaken - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Interlaken by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic81
10h 43m
CHF 152–302
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Spieztrain
9h 28m
CHF 55–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
13h 17m
CHF 67–103
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic81
15h 50m
CHF 306–862
Drive 806 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Interlakencar 806 km
8h 45m
CHF 129–186
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 49m
CHF 79–378
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 37m
CHF 142–368
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 10m
CHF 137–418
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
8h 3m
CHF 290–628

Vienna to Interlaken by train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.5 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Interlaken, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Interlaken West via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 13h 17m.

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