Transfers in Interlaken

How to get to Interlaken: Zurich Airport to Interlaken by train in about 2 h 15, by car about 195 km, CHF 75 rail fare, and Interlaken taxi prices.

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How to get to Interlaken

Interlaken lies between two lakes in the Bernese Oberland and is the base for Grindelwald and the Jungfrau region. Most visitors fly into Zurich Airport, about 195 km away by road.

Zurich Airport to Interlaken by train

Several direct trains a day run from Zurich Airport in about 2 h 15. From Zurich HB, the fastest direct train to Interlaken Ost takes about 2 hours via Olten, Bern and Thun. The scenic route via Lucerne takes about 2 h 45 with one change. A full-fare 2nd-class ticket from Zurich costs about CHF 75, free with the Swiss Travel Pass and half price with the Half Fare Card.

Zurich to Interlaken by car or private transfer

Driving takes about 1.5 to 2 hours from central Zurich via Olten and Bern, and a little longer from the airport. Private transfers are priced on request. If you hire a car, buy the CHF 40 motorway vignette.

Interlaken taxi prices

Local Interlaken taxis run 24 hours with 8-seat vans and publish fixed trip prices per vehicle: St. Beatus Caves about CHF 38, Trümmelbach Falls about CHF 70, Grindelwald Pfingstegg about CHF 100, Oeschinensee about CHF 140 and Bern about CHF 200 one way. A one-hour Interlaken tour costs about CHF 100.

Transfers in Interlaken: FAQs

How long is the train from Zurich Airport to Interlaken?

Direct trains take about 2 hours 15 minutes.

How much is the train from Zurich to Interlaken?

A full-fare 2nd-class ticket costs about CHF 75, or half that with a Half Fare Card.

How much is a taxi from Interlaken to Grindelwald?

A local taxi to Grindelwald Pfingstegg costs about CHF 100.