How to get from Basel to Interlaken
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Interlaken. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 55m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 99 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €24, on Wed, Sep 2.
99 km
Basel to Interlaken: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Interlakentrain
SBB·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Basel to Interlaken
SBB runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:24 and the last at 21:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 17 | 05:24 | 21:58 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Interlaken works
Start with a SBB train from Basel to Interlaken, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Interlaken: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Interlaken?
The most useful route takes about 1h 55m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Interlaken from Basel?
About 99 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Interlaken cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Basel to Interlaken?
On this route you travel with SBB.
Can you get from Basel to Interlaken without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Interlaken?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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