Copenhagen to Interlaken: Road Trip Guide & Distance

653.3 miles 1051.4 km · straight line
784 miles estimated 1261.7 km · driving distance
15h 46min estimated drive time
DKK 1025 - DKK 1262 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Interlaken?

The distance from Copenhagen to Interlaken is 653.3 miles (1051.4 km) as the crow flies. Interlaken is located SSW of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 784 miles, taking about 15h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Interlaken is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Interlaken

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 46min DKK 1025 - DKK 1262 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 55min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 30min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Copenhagen & Interlaken

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients