How to travel from St. Moritz to Interlaken, Switzerland

The distance between St. Moritz and Interlaken is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from St. Moritz to Interlaken by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out InterlakenSt. Moritz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chur, Zürich HB then Bern and then to Interlaken West.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 215($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milano Lampugnano and then to Interlaken Station East.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 46($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Interlaken.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St. Moritz and Interlaken

There are several options for getting from St. Moritz to Interlaken by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 46 ($47) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 38 ($39).

The distance between St. Moritz and Interlaken is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from St. Moritz and Interlaken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St. Moritz to Interlaken is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 38 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between St. Moritz and Interlaken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 46 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St. Moritz and Interlaken. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from St. Moritz to Interlaken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chur, Zürich HB and Bern. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, BLS AG, Südostbahn and Zentralbahn run train services between St. Moritz and Interlaken. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St. Moritz and Interlaken. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St. Moritz to Interlaken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milano Lampugnano. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Autostradale and FlixBus run regular bus services between St. Moritz and Interlaken. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St. Moritz to Interlaken. We recommend that you take the train to Chur, Zürich HB then Bern and then to Interlaken West. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Interlaken is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Interlaken. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from St. Moritz and Interlaken. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St. Moritz to Interlaken is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 215 ($220).

How do I get from St. Moritz to Interlaken

Compare travel optionsbetween St. Moritz and Interlaken

Transport options from St. Moritz to Interlaken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
CHF 215($220)
hourly371km (231 miles)
Train via Chur6h 10m
CHF 150($150)
hourly297km (185 miles)
Bus
9hrs
CHF 46($47)
3 times a week489km (304 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
CHF 38($39)
on demand292km (182 miles)

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Airports near Interlaken

The following major airports near Interlaken offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Interlaken
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Interlaken
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Interlaken