Interlaken to Erfurt by train

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Overview: trains from Interlaken to Erfurt

Find the key information for travelling by train from Interlaken to Erfurt, 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 04:56 View journey
Last train 22:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 530
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey €195.91 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 24m
Train operators 14

Explore Interlaken to Erfurt by train

Thinking about travelling from Interlaken to Erfurt by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Interlaken and Erfurt: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €195.13, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Train times for travel between Interlaken and Erfurt

If you are taking the train from Interlaken to Erfurt, you will have 22 trains each day (with a departure every 34 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:56. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:56, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:00.

Average train travel time and distance from Interlaken to Erfurt

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 7 hours and 26 minutes, spanning 530 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Interlaken and Erfurt?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Interlaken and Erfurt 9 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Interlaken to Erfurt

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Erfurt city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Interlaken to Erfurt

Want to know more about your journey from Interlaken to Erfurt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Interlaken and Erfurt is 530 kilometres.

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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.