Salzburg to Interlaken by train

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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Interlaken

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Interlaken, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:51 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 410
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £40.67 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 31m
Train operators 47

Salzburg to Interlaken train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Salzburg to Interlaken by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Salzburg to Interlaken take around 7 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 410 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around  00:51. The last departure is usually at around 23:00. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 46 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £40.67.

We think any time is a great time to visit Interlaken, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Interlaken.

Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Interlaken?

The journey between Salzburg and Interlaken usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Salzburg to Interlaken every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Salzburg to Interlaken?

The Salzburg to Interlaken train travel takes about 7 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Salzburg to Interlaken train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Interlaken leaving Salzburg at around 00:51 and the last train leaving at around 23:00. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.