- Must visit
Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg
An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£39
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£50
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
1 h 51 m
Trains on 12 Oct
32
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Interlaken will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 32 trains from Basel to Interlaken, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 61 607 | 607
IC 61 607 | 607
IC 61 615 | 615
IC 61 615 | 615
IC 61 957 | 957
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220
IC 61 615 | 615
IC 61 611 | 611Trains from Basel to Interlaken run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:53 |
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The table below shows live departures for Basel to Interlaken trains for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 10806 | 10806 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 10806 | 10806 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 333 | 333 | 7:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 333 | 333 | 7:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 2h18 | 10:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 1 4165 | 4165+ PE GPX 4064 | 4064 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 10:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 10810 | 10810 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 10810 | 10810 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h18 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 10814 | 10814 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 12:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 13:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 | 11:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 13:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3 17341 | 17341 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:00 Basel SBB | 2h26 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
S 3 17341 | 17341 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:00 Basel SBB | 2h21 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 3 changes | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 10818 | 10818 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 10818 | 10818 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 15:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 13:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 15:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | 279 | 13:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 15:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | 279 | 13:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 15:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 16:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 14:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 16:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IC 81 10822 | 10822 | 14:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IC 81 10822 | 10822 | 14:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 16:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 17:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 15:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 17:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 | 15:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 | 15:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 19:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 19:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 20:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 633 | 633 | 18:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 20:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IC 81 10830 | 10830 | 18:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 20:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IC 81 10830 | 10830 | 18:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 20:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:30 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 21:25 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:30 Basel SBB | 2h00 | 21:30 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
| Monday 12 October | |||||
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 0:04 Basel SBB | 6h47 | 6:51 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 0:04 Basel SBB | 6h42 | 6:46 Interlaken | 3 changes | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 0:30 Basel SBB | 6h23 | 6:53 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 81 802 | 802 | 0:30 Basel SBB | 6h29 | 6:59 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:24 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:24 Basel SBB | 2h04 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 7:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 7:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 8:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 8:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 2h18 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.
An open-air museum with historic rural buildings from across Switzerland. Worth visiting for architecture, crafts and a broad picture of traditional life.
A local history museum in a 17th-century timber house. Worth visiting for folk culture, regional objects and insight into life in the Bernese Oberland.
A modern museum on Swiss alpine transport and regional development. Worth visiting for railway history and its striking lakeside architecture in nearby Lucerne.
A broad meadow between Interlaken's main hotels with iconic mountain views. Worth visiting for walks, seasonal events and frequent paragliders landing nearby.
A panoramic viewpoint above Interlaken reached by funicular and short paths. Worth visiting for classic views over Lakes Thun and Brienz and the Jungfrau massif.
The historic old town beside the Aare with timber houses and small squares. Worth visiting for a quieter local atmosphere and attractive traditional streetscape.
Melted cheese with white wine and kirsch, shared with bread. A Swiss classic from the Alps and a staple winter dish in the Bernese Oberland.
Cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. A hearty Alpine meal long associated with mountain farming and Swiss chalet cooking.
Crisp grated potato cake, often served plain or with toppings. Originating in the Bern region, it is one of the area’s best-known traditional dishes.
Refined dining in a grand historic hotel, with seasonal Swiss and French cooking in an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.
Historic casual venue known for Swiss dishes such as fondue and rösti in a traditional chalet-style setting near the centre.
Established restaurant serving Swiss specialities, grills and fondue with a warm rustic interior close to Höheweg.
Very high costs by Alpine standards: hotels, dining and mountain transport are pricey, though supermarkets and takeaway options help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Interlaken Ost -> Interlaken West, Interlaken
The most popular day trips by train from Interlaken are Bern, Lucerne, Thun, Spiez and Grindelwald. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Interlaken on Omio.

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 46m.

Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 37m.

Thun is known for its medieval old town, hilltop castle and striking position on the Aare by Lake Thun. With raised pavements, waterside views and the Bernese Alps nearby, it feels scenic yet lived-in.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 24m.

Spiez is a calm lakeside town on Lake Thun, known for its castle, vineyards and Bernese Oberland views. The harbour and historic centre give it a polished, relaxed feel with easy access to mountain scenery.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 15m.

Grindelwald is a mountain village in the Bernese Oberland, best known for its views of the Eiger and alpine setting. It combines hiking and skiing culture with traditional chalets and a relaxed resort atmosphere.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 33m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Interlaken by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Interlaken trains use the Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken West. Use this guide to compare Basel and Interlaken train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Interlaken, Bahnhofplatz (Ost Bahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken, Bahnhofplatz (Ost Bahnhof).
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