Brighton, United Kingdom to Interlaken: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.7 miles 744.6 km · straight line
555.2 miles estimated 893.5 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
£84 - £104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Interlaken?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Interlaken is 462.7 miles (744.6 km) as the crow flies. Interlaken is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.2 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Interlaken is in Switzerland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Interlaken. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Interlaken

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min £84 - £104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients