Bern to Interlaken: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.7 miles 43 km · straight line
35 miles actual route 56.4 km · driving distance
48min estimated drive time
CHF 7 - CHF 8 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Bern from Interlaken?

The distance from Bern to Interlaken is 26.7 miles (43 km) as the crow flies. Interlaken is located SE of Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 35 miles, taking about 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Bern 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 Bern to Interlaken

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 48min CHF 7 - CHF 8 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Bern
46.95°N, 7.45°E
Europe/Zurich
540m 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 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 932 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM