How to travel from Lugano to Interlaken

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Compare train and bus for Lugano to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $71.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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4h 13m

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3h 43m

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from Lugano to Interlaken

How to get from Lugano to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lugano to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926
    11:02 AM3h52
    Lugano, Stazione
    2:54 PMInterlaken Ost
    $891One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926
    11:02 AM3h52
    Lugano, Stazione
    2:54 PMInterlaken Ost
    $891One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814
    9:02 AM3h51
    Lugano, Stazione
    12:53 PMInterlaken West
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBB 4 4081 | 4081 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926
    10:47 AM4h07
    Lugano
    2:54 PMInterlaken Ost
    $931One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924
    10:02 AM3h52
    Lugano, Stazione
    1:54 PMInterlaken Ost
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · PE LIX 2922 | 2922
    9:02 AM3h52
    Lugano, Stazione
    12:54 PMInterlaken Ost
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Interlaken

Travel to Interlaken easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Interlaken.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Interlaken including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Interlaken is a bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Interlaken:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Interlaken costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Interlaken is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 27m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 51m.

The distance from Lugano to Interlaken is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Interlaken is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Interlaken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Interlaken by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Interlaken by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lugano to Interlaken:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.

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