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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Interlaken is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Interlaken is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Interlaken West via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Paris to Interlaken?

The distance between Paris and Interlaken is 679 km. The road distance is 582.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Paris to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Interlaken bus from?

Paris to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Interlaken train from?

Paris to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Paris to Interlaken is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Paris to Interlaken bus arrive?

Paris to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Paris to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Interlaken is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Paris to Interlaken.

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

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Interlaken.

Paris to Interlaken - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Interlaken by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
5h 42m
CHF 181–642
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Spieztrain
8h 34m
CHF 57–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
12h 42m
CHF 63–96
Drive 582.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Interlakencar 582.1 km
6h 59m
CHF 94–136
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 39m
CHF 111–396
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain Ic61 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 104–296
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
6h 42m
CHF 149–466
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
7h 55m
CHF 154–406
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain
7h 51m
CHF 120–412
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Spieztrain
8h 30m
CHF 60–279

Paris to Interlaken by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Interlaken, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Interlaken West via Basel SBB in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 12h 42m.

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