- 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
£34
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
78
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 £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 78 trains that leave Basel for Interlaken every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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 51 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 61 987 | 987
IC 61 987 | 987
IC 61 989 | 989
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, and a coach costs an average of £59.
Distance: 100 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:24 Basel SBB | 2h04 | 7:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:24 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 7:22 Interlaken West | 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 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 | 2h13 | 8:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 8:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:30 Basel SBB | 2h18 | 8:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 8:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 8:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 9:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 9:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 7:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 9:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 271 | 271 | 7:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 9:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | 1h51 | 10:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 10:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 10:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 10:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 1h52 | 11:22 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 1h58 | 11:28 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 11:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 11:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 12:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 12:43 Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h18 | 12:48 Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 12:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 12:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 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 | 1h55 | 13:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 13:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 14:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 14:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 14:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 14:59 Interlaken Ost | 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 81 822 | 822 | 14:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 16:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 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 | 2h01 | 17:59 Interlaken Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 | 15:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 17:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 18:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 16:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 18:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 16:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 18:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 16:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 18:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 1h56 | 19:26 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 17:30 Basel SBB | 1h51 | 19:21 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 19:53 Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 981 | 981 | 17:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 19:59 Interlaken Ost | 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 81 830 | 830 | 18:58 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 20:53 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IC 81 830 | 830 | 18:58 Basel SBB | 2h01 | 20:59 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:30 Basel SBB | 2h00 | 21:30 Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 19:30 Basel SBB | 1h55 | 21:25 Interlaken West | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 August | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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Trains from Basel to Interlaken run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 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 51m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
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
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 West station pair, with some services arriving at Interlaken Ost. 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, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.
Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.
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.
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 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.
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli. ATMs are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Basic accessibility services provided.
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