The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Interlaken
Cheapest price
78S$
Average price
120S$
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
50
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 120S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 78S$.
To travel from Lugano to Interlaken you need to make at least one change.
IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312+
PE LIX 2918 | 29187:02 AM3h52Lugano, Stazione10:54 AMInterlaken Ost78 S$1One-way2 changes
B 4 4017 | 4017 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312+
PE LIX 2918 | 29186:47 AM4h07Lugano10:54 AMInterlaken Ost82 S$1One-way3 changes
B 4 4033 | 4033 · IC 21 668 | 668+
IR LIX 3086 | 30867:47 AM4h30Lugano12:17 PMInterlaken Ost84 S$1One-way2 changes
B 4 4033 | 4033 · IC 21 668 | 668+
PE LIX 2920 | 29207:47 AM4h07Lugano11:54 AMInterlaken Ost84 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 21 680 | 680+
PE LIX 2932 | 29322:02 PM3h52Lugano, Stazione5:54 PMInterlaken Ost95 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 81811:02 AM3h51Lugano, Stazione2:53 PMInterlaken West137 S$1One-way1 change
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 8149:02 AM3h51Lugano, Stazione12:53 PMInterlaken West137 S$1One-way1 change
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 96910:02 AM3h51Lugano, Stazione1:53 PMInterlaken West137 S$1One-way3 changes
EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 27912:02 PM3h51Lugano, Stazione3:53 PMInterlaken West137 S$1One-way3 changes
IC 2 882 | 882 · IC 81 826 | 8263:02 PM3h51Lugano, Stazione6:53 PMInterlaken West137 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lugano to Interlaken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 41S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 41S$, and a train costs an average of 63S$.
Distance: 112 km
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4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2 890 | 890 · IR 26 2336 | 2336+ PE LIX 2942 | 2942 | 7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h53 | 10:55 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4227 | 4227 · IC 21 692 | 692 · ICE 377 | 377 · EV EV1 560094 | 560094 | 7:47 PM Lugano | 5h17 | 1:04 AM Interlaken | 3 changes | |
B 4 4227 | 4227 · IC 21 692 | 692 · IC 8 836 | 836 · IC 61 989 | 989 | 7:47 PM Lugano | 4h49 | 12:36 AM Interlaken | 4 changes | |
B 4 4237 | 4237 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 | 8:50 PM Lugano | 4h44 | 1:34 AM Interlaken | 4 changes | |
B 4 4245 | 4245 · IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 | 9:50 PM Lugano | 9h01 | 6:51 AM Interlaken | 4 changes | |
B 4 4245 | 4245 · IC 21 696 | 696 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 9:50 PM Lugano | 9h09 | 6:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · EC 30460 | 30460 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 6:05 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h21 | 10:26 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
RE 80 25500 | 25500 · RE 73 120 | 120 · EC 30460 | 30460 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 6:05 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h16 | 10:21 AM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
B 4 4009 | 4009 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 6:17 AM Lugano | 4h42 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h23 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h29 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
B 4 4017 | 4017 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 6:47 AM Lugano | 4h12 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4017 | 4017 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312+ PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 6:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 10:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h57 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312+ PE LIX 2918 | 2918 | 7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 10:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 866 | 866 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
B 4 4025 | 4025 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 7:17 AM Lugano | 4h42 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h23 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h29 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4033 | 4033 · IC 21 668 | 668+ IR LIX 3086 | 3086 | 7:47 AM Lugano | 4h30 | 12:17 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4033 | 4033 · IC 21 668 | 668+ PE LIX 2920 | 2920 | 7:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 11:54 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 8:47 AM Lugano | 4h12 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316+ PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 8:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 12:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316+ PE LIX 2922 | 2922 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 12:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h57 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
B 4 4065 | 4065 · IC 21 672 | 672 · EC 30065 | 30065 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 9:47 AM Lugano | 4h39 | 2:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
B 4 4065 | 4065 · IC 21 672 | 672+ PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 9:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 1:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · EC 30065 | 30065 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h24 | 2:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IC 21 672 | 672+ PE LIX 2924 | 2924 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 1:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · EC 30065 | 30065 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h19 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
B 4 4081 | 4081 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 10:47 AM Lugano | 4h12 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4081 | 4081 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320+ PE LIX 2926 | 2926 | 10:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 2:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h57 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320+ PE LIX 2926 | 2926 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 2:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4089 | 4089 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 11:17 AM Lugano | 4h42 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h23 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 4h29 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4097 | 4097 · EC 178 | 178+ PE LIX 2928 | 2928 | 11:47 AM Lugano | 4h07 | 3:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 4h19 | 4:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 | 12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
EC 178 | 178+ PE LIX 2928 | 2928 | 12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 3:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
B 4 4113 | 4113 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 12:47 PM Lugano | 4h12 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4113 | 4113 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324+ PE LIX 2930 | 2930 | 12:47 PM Lugano | 4h07 | 4:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 2 878 | 878 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h57 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324+ PE LIX 2930 | 2930 | 1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 4:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
B 4 4129 | 4129 · RE 80 25518 | 25518 · PE 72 64 | 64 · EC 30464 | 30464 | 1:47 PM Lugano | 4h39 | 6:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 4 changes | |
B 4 4129 | 4129 · IC 21 680 | 680+ PE LIX 2932 | 2932 | 1:47 PM Lugano | 4h07 | 5:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 46 2426 | 2426 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 4h19 | 6:21 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 21 680 | 680+ PE LIX 2932 | 2932 | 2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h52 | 5:54 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · PE 72 64 | 64 · EC 30464 | 30464 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 2:05 PM Lugano, Stazione | 4h16 | 6:21 PM Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
IC 2 882 | 882 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3h51 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Lugano to Interlaken
Trains from Lugano to Interlaken run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 63S$ but you can travel from only 41S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price 63S$ |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Interlaken trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Interlaken from 41S$. 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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