What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to Interlaken?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Interlaken is 489 km. The road distance is 474.6 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to Interlaken?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main 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 2m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken?

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Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main 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 68–490
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 2m
CHF 56–82
Drive 474.6 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Interlakencar 474.6 km
4h 18m
CHF 77–111
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 15m
CHF 118–430
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 27m
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
5h 3m
CHF 137–385

Frankfurt am Main to Interlaken by train

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Distance: 488.6 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, 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 bus from Frankfurt central train station to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 9h 2m.

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