What is the cheapest way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Interlaken and French Riviera?

No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from Interlaken to French Riviera?

The distance between Interlaken and French Riviera is 876 km. The road distance is 654.3 km.

How do I travel from Interlaken to French Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 59m and costs €150 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Interlaken to French Riviera?

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Interlaken to French Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to French Riviera bus from?

Interlaken to French Riviera bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse station.

Train or bus from Interlaken to French Riviera?

The best way to get from Interlaken to French Riviera is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 59m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Interlaken to French Riviera bus arrive?

Interlaken to French Riviera bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Bern, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Interlaken to French Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to French Riviera is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Interlaken to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 6397+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Interlaken to French Riviera - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Interlaken to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Lyon
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
12h 59m
€159–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse to Bern, Bahnhofbus Ev1
2. Take the bus from Bern to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus
15h 50m
€64–110
Drive 654.3 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to French Rivieracar 654.3 km
7h 11m
€114–164
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 18m
€136–303
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Delletrain
3. Take the train from Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
13h 41m
€185–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburg Poyatrain S1
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyonbus 106
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Sainte-Maximebus
17h 26m
€77–108
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
4. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
10h 36m
€115–236
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken West to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 34m
€69–265

Interlaken to French Riviera by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 59mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Interlaken to French Riviera.

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Distance: 876.5 km
Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to La Nartelle via Bern, Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse to Les Heures Claires via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routiere in around 15h 50m.

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