Basel to Interlaken: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.7 miles 99.3 km · straight line
93 miles actual route 149.7 km · driving distance
1h 52min estimated drive time
CHF 18 - CHF 22 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Basel from Interlaken?

The distance from Basel to Interlaken is 61.7 miles (99.3 km) as the crow flies. Interlaken is located SSE of Basel. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93 miles, taking about 1h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basel and Interlaken. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basel to Interlaken

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 52min CHF 18 - CHF 22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 14min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 46min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basel & Interlaken

Quick Facts

Basel
47.56°N, 7.59°E
Europe/Zurich
260m elevation
Interlaken
46.69°N, 7.86°E
Europe/Zurich
564m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 403.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM