What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Interlaken West via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Interlaken is 489 km. The road distance is 472.4 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 490.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
5h 38m
CHF 68–489
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
9h 8m
CHF 56–82
Drive 472.4 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlakencar 472.4 km
4h 15m
CHF 76–110
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
5h 11m
CHF 117–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken Westtrain Ice
7h 32m
CHF 123–398
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
4h 59m
CHF 136–379

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken by train

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Distance: 488.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Interlaken, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Interlaken West via Basel SBB in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Frankfurt central train station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 9h 8m.

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