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How to get fromPortland to Interlakenby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Interlaken by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Basel, train

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Basel (BSL)plane plane PDX - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Westtrain train
    17h 38m
    CHF 265–728

  2. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PDX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain train
    17h 47m
    CHF 274–689

  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane PDX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain train
    3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Westtrain train
    19h 4m
    CHF 294–709

  4. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PDX - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Spieztrain train
    20h 39m
    CHF 552–1,604

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PDX - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus bus
    3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain train
    19h 31m

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Basel (BSL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,754.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 38m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Interlaken, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Interlaken. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, take the bus to Basel, Bahnhof SBB, walk to Basel SBB, then take the train to Interlaken West. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Bern, then take the train to Interlaken West.

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