The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Basel
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Basel will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $55.
Of the 61 trains that leave Interlaken for Basel every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 6 646 | 64610:00 PM2h46Interlaken Ost12:46 AMBasel SBB$551One-way1 change
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 6 646 | 64610:05 PM2h41Interlaken West12:46 AMBasel SBB$551One-way1 change
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 6 648 | 6489:04 PM2h48Interlaken West11:52 PMBasel SBB$561One-way1 change
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 6 648 | 6488:59 PM2h53Interlaken Ost11:52 PMBasel SBB$561One-way1 change
IC 81 10835 | 10835 · IC 6 986 | 9868:04 PM2h14Interlaken West10:18 PMBasel SBB$581One-way1 change
IC 61 612 | 6128:34 AM2h07Interlaken West10:41 AMBasel SBB$601One-way0 changes
IC 61 620 | 62012:34 PM2h07Interlaken West2:41 PMBasel SBB$591One-way0 changes
IC 61 628 | 6284:34 PM2h07Interlaken West6:41 PMBasel SBB$601One-way0 changes
IC 61 624 | 6242:34 PM2h07Interlaken West4:41 PMBasel SBB$621One-way0 changes
IC 61 632 | 6326:34 PM2h07Interlaken West8:41 PMBasel SBB$601One-way0 changes
Live departures
Interlaken to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Basel trains for today, Saturday, 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 7:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 9:41 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 7:33 AM Interlaken West | 2h08 | 9:41 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10811 | 10811 · ICE 372 | 372 | 7:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 10:14 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10811 | 10811 · ICE 372 | 372 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 10:14 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 10:41 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:34 AM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 10:41 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 8:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 11:14 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 11:14 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 30060 | 30060 | 9:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h14 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 30060 | 30060 | 9:33 AM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10815 | 10815 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 9:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 12:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10815 | 10815 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 12:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 10:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 12:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 10:34 AM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 12:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 1:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 1:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 11:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 1:41 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 11:33 AM Interlaken West | 2h08 | 1:41 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10819 | 10819 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 2:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10819 | 10819 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 2:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 620 | 620 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 2:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 620 | 620 | 12:34 PM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 2:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 3:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 | 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 3:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 | 1:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · EC 62 | 62 | 1:32 PM Interlaken West | 2h12 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10823 | 10823 · ICE 276 | 276 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 4:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10823 | 10823 · ICE 276 | 276 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 4:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 624 | 624 | 2:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 4:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 624 | 624 | 2:34 PM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 4:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 976 | 976 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 5:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 976 | 976 | 3:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 5:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 3:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 5:41 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 3:32 PM Interlaken West | 2h09 | 5:41 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10827 | 10827 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 6:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10827 | 10827 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 6:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 628 | 628 | 4:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 6:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 628 | 628 | 4:34 PM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 6:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 7:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 5:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 7:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · EC 30064 | 30064 | 5:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h14 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · EC 30064 | 30064 | 5:32 PM Interlaken West | 2h11 | 7:43 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10831 | 10831 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 5:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 8:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 81 10831 | 10831 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 8:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 6:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 8:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 6:34 PM Interlaken West | 2h07 | 8:41 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 984 | 984 | 6:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h15 | 9:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 984 | 984 | 7:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h10 | 9:14 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 7:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 9:41 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 6 640 | 640 | 10:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h52 | 12:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 3 17390 | 17390 | 10:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 12:26 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 6 640 | 640 | 10:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h47 | 12:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 3 17390 | 17390 | 10:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h21 | 12:26 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 3 17394 | 17394 | 11:00 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 1:27 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · S 3 17394 | 17394 | 11:05 PM Interlaken West | 2h22 | 1:27 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 644 | 644 · IC 8 843 | 843 · IR 2344 | 2344 | 11:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h51 | 2:20 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 61 644 | 644 · IC 8 843 | 843 · IR 2344 | 2344 | 11:34 PM Interlaken West | 2h46 | 2:20 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
B 60 6062 | 6062 · B 1 1785 | 1785 · BN M15 99154 | 99154 · IR N1 749 | 749 | 11:48 PM Interlaken | 5h38 | 5:26 AM Basel SBB | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Interlaken to Basel
Trains from Interlaken to Basel run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Interlaken to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Interlaken and Basel from $50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Interlaken to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Interlaken and Basel
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Bären
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Hotel Krebs Interlaken
- Hotel Bellevue
- Located in the main hall
- 520 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Thunersee line
- Train: Connections to Interlaken Ost and other regional destinations
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Taverne
- Restaurant Des Alpes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Interlaken
- Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Nord
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered and uncovered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Hall 3: access to bus and boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Thun and Lake Brienz connections
- Train: Connections to major Swiss cities
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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