The cheapest and fastest trains from Interlaken to Basel
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
76
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Basel will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 76 trains that leave Interlaken for Basel on Thu, Aug 27, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · IC 21 696 | 69611:00 PM2h07Interlaken Ost1:07 AMBasel SBB€371One-way2 transfers
IC 61 992 | 992 · IC 8 841 | 841 · IC 21 696 | 69611:05 PM2h02Interlaken West1:07 AMBasel SBB€371One-way2 transfers
IC 81 835 | 835 · IC 6 336 | 3368:04 PM1h56Interlaken West10:00 PMBasel SBB€391One-way1 transfer
IC 81 835 | 835 · IC 6 336 | 3367:59 PM2h01Interlaken Ost10:00 PMBasel SBB€391One-way1 transfer
IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 · IR 26 2340 | 234010:00 PM2h00Interlaken Ost12:00 AMBasel SBB€411One-way2 transfers
IC 61 620 | 62012:34 PM1h55Interlaken West2:29 PMBasel SBB€481One-way0 transfers
IC 61 608 | 6086:34 AM1h55Interlaken West8:29 AMBasel SBB€561One-way0 transfers
RE 9 4207 | 4207 · IC 6 606 | 6065:34 AM1h55Interlaken West7:29 AMBasel SBB€471One-way1 transfer
IC 61 628 | 6284:34 PM1h55Interlaken West6:29 PMBasel SBB€571One-way0 transfers
IC 61 616 | 61610:34 AM1h55Interlaken West12:29 PMBasel SBB€471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Interlaken to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, and a bus costs an average of €73.
Distance: 100 km
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Interlaken to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Basel trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 81 827 | 827 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 3:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 827 | 827 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 4:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 628 | 628 | 4:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 628 | 628 | 4:34 PM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 4:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 | 100 | 5:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · EC 64 | 64 | 5:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4231 | 4231 · EC 64 | 64 | 5:32 PM Interlaken West | 1h57 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 5:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 6:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 6:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 632 | 632 | 6:34 PM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 984 | 984 | 6:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 984 | 984 | 7:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 7:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 9:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 7:33 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 9:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 835 | 835 · IC 6 336 | 336 | 7:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 10:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 835 | 835 · IC 6 336 | 336 | 8:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 10:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 | 8:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h08 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4237 | 4237 · EC 66 | 66 | 8:33 PM Interlaken West | 2h04 | 10:37 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 837 | 837 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 8:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 11:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 837 | 837 · S 3 17386 | 17386 | 8:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h27 | 11:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 837 | 837 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 9:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 11:00 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 8 837 | 837 · S 3 17386 | 17386 | 9:04 PM Interlaken West | 2h22 | 11:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 27 | |||||
IC 61 956 | 956 | 4:56 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h04 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 956 | 956 | 5:01 AM Interlaken West | 1h59 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4207 | 4207 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 5:30 AM Interlaken Ost | 1h59 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4207 | 4207 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 5:34 AM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 | 374 | 5:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 8:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 374 | 374 | 6:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 8:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 608 | 608 | 6:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 608 | 608 | 6:34 AM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 6 960 | 960 | 6:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 6 960 | 960 | 7:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 7:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4211 | 4211 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 7:33 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · ICE 372 | 372 | 7:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · ICE 372 | 372 | 8:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:34 AM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 8:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 964 | 964 | 9:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 60 | 9:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4215 | 4215 · EC 60 | 60 | 9:33 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 9:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 10:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 10:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 616 | 616 | 10:34 AM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 10:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | 106 | 11:04 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 11:29 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 11:33 AM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 11:59 AM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 12:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 620 | 620 | 12:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 620 | 620 | 12:34 PM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 | 12:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 972 | 972 | 1:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 1:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4223 | 4223 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 1:32 PM Interlaken West | 1h57 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 823 | 823 · ICE 276 | 276 | 1:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 823 | 823 · ICE 276 | 276 | 2:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 624 | 624 | 2:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 624 | 624 | 2:34 PM Interlaken West | 1h55 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 976 | 976 | 2:59 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h01 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 976 | 976 | 3:04 PM Interlaken West | 1h56 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 3:29 PM Interlaken Ost | 2h00 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4227 | 4227 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 3:32 PM Interlaken West | 1h57 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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 €38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Interlaken to Basel
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
Popular train stations from Interlaken to Basel
Most Interlaken to Basel trains use the Interlaken West to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel, Brausebad. Use this guide to compare Interlaken and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Interlaken station do trains to Basel leave from?
Getting to Interlaken West from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West train station facilities and services
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Getting to Interlaken Ost from Interlaken city centre
Interlaken Ost train station facilities and services
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Getting to Matten b. I.,Hertigässli from Interlaken city centre
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli train station facilities and services
Matten b. I.,Hertigässli has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli. ATMs are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matten b. I.,Hertigässli: Basic accessibility services provided.
Which Basel station do trains from Interlaken arrive at?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Basel, Brausebad train station facilities and services
Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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