The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Interlaken
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €39
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €61
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 88
- 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 €61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €39.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 88 trains from Basel to Interlaken, including 24 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 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 61 987 | 9878:58 PM 1h56 Basel SBB 10:54 PM Interlaken West €39 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 61 30375 | 303757:58 PM 1h56 Basel SBB 9:54 PM Interlaken West €40 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 61 987 | 987 · B 102 235 | 2358:58 PM 2h06 Basel SBB 11:04 PM Interlaken €43 1 One-way 1 change
IC 61 30375 | 30375 · B 102 233 | 2337:58 PM 2h06 Basel SBB 10:04 PM Interlaken €44 1 One-way 1 change
IC 61 989 | 9899:58 PM 1h58 Basel SBB 11:56 PM Interlaken West €45 1 One-way 0 changes
ICE 271 | 271 · RE 9 30216 | 302168:30 AM 1h51 Basel SBB 10:21 AM Interlaken West €74 1 One-way 1 change
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 42345:30 PM 1h51 Basel SBB 7:21 PM Interlaken West €74 1 One-way 1 change
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 30232 | 302324:30 PM 1h51 Basel SBB 6:21 PM Interlaken West €74 1 One-way 1 change
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 30228 | 302282:30 PM 1h51 Basel SBB 4:21 PM Interlaken West €74 1 One-way 1 change
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 30224 | 3022412:30 PM 1h51 Basel SBB 2:21 PM Interlaken West €74 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Interlaken
Trains from Basel to Interlaken run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 €22 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
Basel to Interlaken train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Interlaken trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 61 965 | 965 | 9:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 11:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · EV EV1 590028 | 590028 | 9:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 12:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h13 | 12:43 PM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 30220 | 30220 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 12:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 30220 | 30220 · EV EV1 590030 | 590030 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 12:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 1 4169 | 4169+ PE GPX 4068 | 4068+ B 21 21118 | 21118 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h28 | 12:58 PM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 61 10101 | 10101 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 12:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10101 | 10101 · EV EV1 590032 | 590032 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 1:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 101 | 101 | 11:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 | 101 · EV EV1 590034 | 590034 | 11:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 1:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 969 | 969 | 11:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 1:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · EV EV1 590036 | 590036 | 11:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 2:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 30224 | 30224 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 2:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 30224 | 30224 · EV EV1 590038 | 590038 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 2:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 61 10971 | 10971 | 12:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 2:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10971 | 10971 · EV EV1 590040 | 590040 | 12:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 3:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 623 | 623 | 1:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 3:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · EV EV1 590042 | 590042 | 1:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 3:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 10279 | 10279 | 1:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10279 | 10279 · EV EV1 590044 | 590044 | 1:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 4:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 30228 | 30228 | 2:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 4:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 30228 | 30228 · EV EV1 590046 | 590046 | 2:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 4:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 61 10975 | 10975 · EV EV1 590048 | 590048 | 2:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 5:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 10975 | 10975 | 2:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 · EV EV1 590050 | 590050 | 3:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 5:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 627 | 627 | 3:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 5:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 | 3:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 5:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · EV EV1 590052 | 590052 | 3:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 6:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 30232 | 30232 · EV EV1 590054 | 590054 | 4:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 6:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 30232 | 30232 | 4:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 6:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | 107 · EV EV1 590056 | 590056 | 4:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 7:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | 107 | 4:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 6:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · EV EV1 590058 | 590058 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 7:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 7:21 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · EV EV1 590060 | 590060 | 5:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 8:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 981 | 981 | 5:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 7:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · EV EV1 590062 | 590062 | 6:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 8:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 633 | 633 | 6:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 8:22 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10983 | 10983 · EV EV1 590064 | 590064 | 6:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 9:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 10983 | 10983 | 6:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 8:53 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · B 60 6059 | 6059 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h10 | 9:40 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 9 4238 | 4238 | 7:30 PM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 9:25 PM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
IC 61 10375 | 10375 · EV EV1 590066 | 590066 | 7:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h07 | 10:05 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 10375 | 10375 | 7:58 PM Basel SBB | 1h56 | 9:54 PM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10375 | 10375 · B 102 233 | 233 | 7:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 10:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 6 637 | 637 · B 60 6061 | 6061 | 8:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 10:34 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 1 change | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 6h42 | 6:46 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 3 changes | |
IR 26 2347 | 2347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · S 44 16412 | 16412 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 6h47 | 6:51 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 61 10955 | 10955 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 6h23 | 6:53 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
S 3 17391 | 17391 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 61 10955 | 10955 · EV EV1 590008 | 590008 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 6h34 | 7:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 5:24 AM Basel SBB | 1h58 | 7:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · EV EV1 590010 | 590010 | 5:24 AM Basel SBB | 2h10 | 7:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 5:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 7:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 · EV EV1 590012 | 590012 | 5:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 8:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h13 | 8:43 AM Interlaken West | 2 changes | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 30212 | 30212 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 8:21 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 1 4161 | 4161 · RE 8 4060 | 4060 · B 21 21046 | 21046 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h28 | 8:58 AM Interlaken Ost | 3 changes | |
EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 30212 | 30212 · EV EV1 590014 | 590014 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 8:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 61 10959 | 10959 | 6:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 8:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10959 | 10959 · EV EV1 590016 | 590016 | 6:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 9:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 9:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 · EV EV1 590018 | 590018 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 9:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 10271 | 10271 | 7:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 9:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10271 | 10271 · EV EV1 590020 | 590020 | 7:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 10:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
ICE 271 | 271 · RE 9 30216 | 30216 | 8:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h51 | 10:21 AM Interlaken West | 1 change | |
ICE 271 | 271 · RE 9 30216 | 30216 · EV EV1 590022 | 590022 | 8:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 10:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 2 changes | |
IC 61 10963 | 10963 | 8:58 AM Basel SBB | 1h55 | 10:53 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 10963 | 10963 · EV EV1 590024 | 590024 | 8:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h06 | 11:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
IC 61 615 | 615 | 9:30 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 11:22 AM Interlaken West | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · EV EV1 590026 | 590026 | 9:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h04 | 11:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Basel to Interlaken train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Interlaken
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.
Which Basel station do trains to Interlaken leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Which Interlaken station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Interlaken Ost from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken Ost train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Getting to Interlaken West from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
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