🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost

Major

Switzerland

Interlaken Ost is the principal railway gateway to the Bernese Oberland, sitting between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and serving as the departure point for the famous mountain railway routes that ascend to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and the Jungfraujoch -- known as the 'Top of Europe'. The station is the main interchange between SBB intercity trains arriving from Bern and the narrow-gauge Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB), Wengernalp Railway (WAB), and Jungfrau Railway, all of which use platforms adjacent to the main SBB hall. Its lakeside setting and dramatic Alpine backdrop make Interlaken Ost one of the most scenic arrival experiences on the Swiss rail network.

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Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭 Switzerland
Type	Major
Coordinates	46.690691, 7.868977
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	777
UIC Code	8507492

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Frequently Asked Questions

Interlaken Ost is the eastern station and the main terminus for mountain railways heading to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and the Jungfrau region. Interlaken West is the other town-centre station, served by through trains from Bern and Lucerne; most visitors needing mountain connections should aim for Interlaken Ost.

From Interlaken Ost, take the BOB railway to either Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, then transfer to the Wengernalpbahn or Jungfraubahn to reach Jungfraujoch — Top of Europe. The total journey takes around two hours and requires a Jungfrau Pass or purchase of individual tickets.

Interlaken Ost is served by InterCity and InterRegio trains from Bern and Lucerne, as well as the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB) to the mountain region. The Golden Pass Panoramic train also originates here on its scenic route to Montreux via Zweisimmen.

Luggage lockers and a staffed SBB baggage counter are available at Interlaken Ost. Many visitors store bags here before ascending into the mountains for the day, collecting them on return.

The Höheweg promenade between the two Interlaken stations offers spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau on clear days. Mountain weather changes rapidly, so always check conditions before travelling upward, and book Jungfrau tickets in advance during the summer peak season.

Operators

DB

National · Germany

OBB

National · Austria

SBB

National · Switzerland

SNCF

National · France

Trenitalia

National · Italy

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