How to travel from Gstaad to Interlaken, Switzerland

The distance between Gstaad and Interlaken is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gstaad to Interlaken by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out InterlakenGstaad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zweisimmen and then to Interlaken West.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 12($12)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zweisimmen then take the bus to Wimmis Bahnhof and then to Interlaken Zentralplatz.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 7($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Interlaken.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 445($450)
Operated by

Taxi Dean

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Drive

Drive to Interlaken.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance71km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gstaad and Interlaken

There are several options for getting from Gstaad to Interlaken by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around CHF 7 ($7) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 445 ($450).

The distance between Gstaad and Interlaken is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Gstaad and Interlaken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gstaad to Interlaken is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 445 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Gstaad and Interlaken, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gstaad and Interlaken. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gstaad to Interlaken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zweisimmen. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

MOB and BLS AG run train services between Gstaad and Interlaken. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gstaad and Interlaken. We recommend that you take a taxi to Interlaken. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gstaad to Interlaken. We recommend that you take the train to Zweisimmen and then to Interlaken West. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Interlaken is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Interlaken. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gstaad and Interlaken. The distance is around 71km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gstaad to Interlaken is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 12 ($12).

How do I get from Gstaad to Interlaken

Compare travel optionsbetween Gstaad and Interlaken

Transport options from Gstaad to Interlaken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
CHF 12($12)
every 3 hours64km (40 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 5m
CHF 7($7)
hourly67km (42 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
CHF 445($450)
on demand71km (44 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
CHF 10($10)
on demand71km (44 miles)

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Airports near Interlaken

The following major airports near Interlaken offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Interlaken
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Interlaken
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Interlaken