Mountain town in Bern, Switzerland
Getting around Interlaken
How to get around Interlaken
Trains from Interlaken Ost reach Grindelwald, Wengen and Lauterbrunnen; boats run on Lakes Thun and Brienz. The town itself is flat and walkable.
Ways to get around Interlaken
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Berner Oberland trains (BOB) | CHF 11–15 to Lauterbrunnen / Grindelwald | Departs Interlaken Ost every 30 min |
| Local buses | CHF 3–5 per ride | Link both stations and nearby villages |
| Lake boats (BLS) | CHF 15–40 per trip | Thun and Brienz lakes; free with Swiss Travel Pass |
Taxis in Interlaken
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis exist but are expensive; trains and buses cover most needs. Book by phone or at the station.
Arriving in Interlaken
Via Bern Airport / Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Train from Zurich Airport in about 2 hr 15 min, around CHF 70; from Bern about 55 min.
Via Geneva Airport (GVA)
Train in about 3 hr 30 min with a change in Bern; around CHF 85–100.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Interlaken?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis exist but are expensive; trains and buses cover most needs. Book by phone or at the station.
What's the best way to get around Interlaken?
Trains from Interlaken Ost reach Grindelwald, Wengen and Lauterbrunnen; boats run on Lakes Thun and Brienz. The town itself is flat and walkable.
How do I get from the airport to Interlaken?
Train from Zurich Airport in about 2 hr 15 min, around CHF 70; from Bern about 55 min.
Is Interlaken walkable?
Walkable center.
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