Interlaken's nearest airport is 122 km/76 mi away located in Zürich with a travel duration of about 2 hours via car or train. Interlaken is 217 km/135 mi east of Geneva and 56 km/35 mi south of Bern.
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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Zürich to Interlaken Ost without having to change trains. There are 7 direct trains from Zürich to Interlaken Ost each day.
This scenic route passes five lakes (including Lake Lungern, pictured) and numerous waterfalls. The journey time for this scenic train from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne is as follows: Zurich HB to Lucerne – 41 minutes.
One day is just enough time to take in the highlights, but planning ahead is essential if you want to fit everything in. Here are some ideas for how to spend one day in Interlaken. Spend the morning enjoying views of Jungfrau from the top of Harder Kulm, which lies just north of town.