The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Interlaken
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Interlaken will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $93.
To travel from Lugano to Interlaken you need to make at least one change.
IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924
IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926
B 5 5084 | 5084 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926
B 5 5068 | 5068 · IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924
B 1 1084 | 1084 · S 10 25762 | 25762 · IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924
EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814
IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924Live departures
Lugano to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Interlaken trains for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 7:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h56 | 11:54 am Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 7:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 4h01 | 11:59 am Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 7:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h55 | 11:53 am Interlaken West | 1 change | |
B 1 1084 | 1084 · S 10 25762 | 25762 · IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 8:42 am Lugano | 4h12 | 12:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
B 5 5068 | 5068 · IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 8:42 am Lugano | 4h12 | 12:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 8:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 4h23 | 1:21 pm Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 8:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h55 | 12:53 pm Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 8:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h56 | 12:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
B 1 1100 | 1100 · S 10 25764 | 25764 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 9:42 am Lugano | 4h17 | 1:59 pm Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
B 5 5084 | 5084 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926 | 9:42 am Lugano | 4h12 | 1:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
B 1 1100 | 1100 · S 10 25764 | 25764 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 9:42 am Lugano | 4h12 | 1:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 4 changes | |
B 5 5084 | 5084 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 9:42 am Lugano | 4h17 | 1:59 pm Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 9:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 4h01 | 1:59 pm Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 9:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h55 | 1:53 pm Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · PE LIX 2926 | 2926 | 9:58 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h56 | 1:54 pm Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 10:30 am Lugano, Stazione | 4h23 | 2:53 pm Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 11:02 am Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 2:53 pm Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 11:02 am Lugano, Stazione | 4h19 | 3:21 pm Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday, 4 February | |||||
B 3 3082 | 3082 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 7:44 am Lugano | 4h10 | 11:54 am Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
B 3 3082 | 3082 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 7:44 am Lugano | 4h15 | 11:59 am Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Interlaken
Trains from Lugano to Interlaken run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Interlaken trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Interlaken from $72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lugano to Interlaken train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Interlaken by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Interlaken
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
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