Interlaken to Zurich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

57.4 miles 92.4 km · straight line
73.5 miles actual route 118.3 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
CHF 14 - CHF 18 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Interlaken from Zurich?

The distance from Interlaken to Zurich is 57.4 miles (92.4 km) as the crow flies. Zurich is located NNE of Interlaken. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.5 miles, taking about 1h 41min. 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 Interlaken and Zurich. 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 Interlaken to Zurich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min CHF 14 - CHF 18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Interlaken & Zurich

Quick Facts

Interlaken
46.69°N, 7.86°E
Europe/Zurich
564m elevation
Zurich
47.38°N, 8.54°E
Europe/Zurich
408m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 433.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM