Interlaken to Paris, France: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.5 miles 477.2 km · straight line
370.6 miles estimated 596.5 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
CHF 72 - CHF 88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Interlaken from Paris, France?

The distance from Interlaken to Paris, France is 296.5 miles (477.2 km) as the crow flies. Paris, France is located WNW of Interlaken. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.6 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Interlaken is in Switzerland, while Paris, France is in France.

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. 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 Interlaken and Paris, France. 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 Interlaken to Paris, France

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min CHF 72 - CHF 88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Quick Facts

Interlaken
46.69°N, 7.86°E
Europe/Zurich
564m elevation
Paris, France
48.86°N, 2.35°E
Europe/Paris
35m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients