What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Interlaken?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Interlaken is to drive which costs SFr 17 - SFr 25 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Interlaken?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Interlaken is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 25.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Interlaken West via Oensingen and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Interlaken?

The distance between Balsthal and Interlaken is 141 km. The road distance is 105.6 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Interlaken without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Interlaken?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Balsthal to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Interlaken train from?

Balsthal to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Where does the Balsthal to Interlaken train arrive?

Balsthal to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken West station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Interlaken is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Balsthal to Interlaken.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Interlaken?

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Interlaken.

Balsthal to Interlaken - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balsthal to Interlaken by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Interlaken WestIce / ...
2h 34m
CHF 25–81
Drive 105.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balsthal to Interlaken105.6 km
1h 10m
CHF 18–25
Bus, train, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhof505 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to ThunIc6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Jungfraustrasse21
3h 36m
CHF 24–69
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Solothurn to ThunS41
2. Take the bus from Thun, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Jungfraustrasse21
4h
CHF 36–57

Balsthal to Interlaken by train

153Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.8 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Interlaken, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Interlaken West hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 1h 24m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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