How to get from Basel to Interlaken
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Basel to Interlaken by price and travel time.
- 99 km as the crow flies
- 17 train departures a day with SBB
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Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Interlaken: train. The two cities are about 99 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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99 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €41Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 55mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €52Reading date not recorded | 4h 33m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€41Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 55m · directSee Train details
- Bus€52Reading date not recorded4h 33m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Interlaken: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Basel → Interlakentrain
SBB·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 |
All departures
- 05:24
- 05:58
- 07:30
- 07:41
- 09:30
- 09:58
- 11:30
- 11:58
- 13:30
- 13:41
- 15:30
- 15:58
- 17:58
- 18:30
- 19:41
- 20:58
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SBBBasel-Interlaken, Basel-BernBook →Regional connectionBern Airport-LauterbrunnenBook →BOBLauterbrunnen-InterlakenBook →On this route you travel with SBB, Regional connection, BOB; 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
When is the first train from Basel to Interlaken?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:24 and the last at 21:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Interlaken?
17 a day with SBB, between 05:24 and 21:58.
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.
Which operators run Basel to Interlaken?
On this route you travel with SBB, Regional connection, BOB.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026