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3 ways to Interlaken

For Zurich generally we recommend the SBB train to Zürich HB; for Interlaken the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Interlaken is 17 minutes quicker for CHF 219 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

IC81 to Interlaken Ost

IC81 · SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
127 min rideEvery 60 min06:46–18:46
Zürich Flughafen railway stationInterlaken West station
Non-stopLuggage space
CHF 77total for 1 adultCHF 77 eachBuy ticket2 places to buy
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Zürich Flughafen railway station, platforms 1 to 4 — the InterCity showing Interlaken Ost

SBB's point-to-point fare, not a ZVV ticket: CHF 77.00 an adult in 2nd class (CHF 131.00 in 1st). Children 6 to 15 and Half-Fare holders pay exactly half, CHF 38.50; under-6s ride free. Valid one day on any train along the route. Supersaver tickets are yield-priced and not shown here.

Luggage. Mainline Swiss trains: racks and standing space by the doors; bicycles need a reservation on this train.

Hours. The IC81 leaves Zürich Flughafen at :46 every hour from 06:46 to 18:46 — 13 trains a day, each taking exactly 2 h 13 to Interlaken Ost, no change. Earlier or later than that, every itinerary sbb.ch offers involves a change, typically at Bern.

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Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer to Interlaken

Driver meets you in arrivals
110 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Interlaken
Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book
€322total for 1 adult€322 each · about CHF 296 in allBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €322 for the sedan, €564 for the minivan, €886 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 30 October 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Luggage. Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

Pre-booked

Private transfer to Interlaken

Driver meets you in arrivals
150 min rideTraffic dependent
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardAny address in Interlaken
Non-stopPer vehiclePre-book
€320total for 1 adult€320 each · about CHF 294 in allBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

Charged in euros: €320 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 30 October 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

The IC81 runs through the airport and Zürich HB to Interlaken Ost without a change, leaving at :46 every hour from 06:46 to 18:46 and taking exactly 2 h 13. Outside those hours every itinerary found needs a change, typically at Bern. The fare is SBB's point-to-point ticket, not ZVV: CHF 77.00 an adult, CHF 38.50 for a child 6 to 15 or Half-Fare card, under-6s free, valid all day on any train along the route.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Zurich Airport into Zurich

Your destination

Straight there.

Interlaken is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, between the Thun and Brienz lakes; the IC81 runs there without a change in 2 h 13, through Zürich HB, and leaves you at Interlaken Ost station.

Zurich Airport
Follow the signs
Zürich Flughafen railway station
IC81 to Interlaken Ost · 127 min
Interlaken

IC81 to Interlaken Ost serves Interlaken. SBB train to Zürich HB does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IC81 to Interlaken Ost runs 06:46–18:46. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Interlaken is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Interlaken

01

Find the stop

Zürich Flughafen railway station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose IC81 to Interlaken Ost

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Interlaken

127 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the SBB train to Zürich HB stop at Interlaken?

No. It runs to Zürich HB.

Does the VBZ tram 10 stop at Interlaken?

No. It runs to Zürich.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IC81 to Interlaken Ost runs 06:46–18:46. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Interlaken is what remains.

Is Interlaken in Zurich?

Interlaken is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, between the Thun and Brienz lakes; the IC81 runs there without a change in 2 h 13, through Zürich HB, and leaves you at Interlaken Ost station.

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