Interlaken airport transfers from Zurich
Zurich airport is the arrival point covered here, with a railway station beneath the airport complex and onward services toward the Bernese Oberland. Plan the whole journey to your accommodation before choosing a connection. Interlaken West can be convenient for the western center, while Interlaken Ost is the main interchange for Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald and other mountain destinations.
The airports
- Zurich airport (ZRH)
- about two hours and ten minutes by train to Interlaken Ost, depending on connections
Every way from the airport to Interlaken
| How | Airport | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrainSBB connections to Interlaken Ost | ZRH | about two hours and ten minutes, depending on connections | Mountain connections and the eastern center |
| TaxiAirport taxi | ZRH | allow roughly two to three hours, depending on traffic | A direct journey with luggage |
| Private transferPrebooked car transfer | ZRH | allow roughly two to three hours, depending on traffic | Groups wanting an arranged pickup |
How each one works
Train: SBB connections to Interlaken Ost
Follow airport signs to the railway station and use the SBB planner for Interlaken Ost. A journey commonly involves a change at Bern, though routes vary. Buy through SBB online, in its app or at a station machine, checking ticket conditions before payment.
Taxi: Airport taxi
Follow the airport signs to the official taxi rank and confirm that the driver accepts the long journey to Interlaken. Agree how the fare will be calculated before leaving, give the full accommodation address and confirm accepted payment methods.
Private transfer: Prebooked car transfer
Book a licensed transfer operator and provide your flight number, luggage needs and full destination. Confirm the meeting point, waiting policy and payment arrangements before travel. For Wengen or Mürren, arrange a suitable valley drop-off and check the remaining mountain connection.
Arriving late or leaving early
Check the last complete connection to your accommodation before booking a late flight. Reaching Interlaken does not guarantee an onward train or cable car to a mountain village. If the connection is too tight, stay near the airport and continue the next morning.
Before you land
- Enter your accommodation address in the journey planner so you can compare Interlaken West and Ost, including the final walk or bus.
- Leave room for passport control and baggage collection when choosing a train ticket tied to a particular departure.
- Ask your accommodation when its guest card becomes valid and which local journeys it covers before relying on it for your arrival.
Interlaken airport transfers from Zurich
Does Interlaken have an airport for this transfer?
For the arrival route supplied here, use Zurich airport and continue overland. Search the railway planner from Zürich Flughafen to your final station or accommodation.
Is there always a direct train from Zurich airport?
Do not assume a direct service. Many journeys involve a change, commonly at Bern; check the SBB planner for your specific arrival and destination.
Should I get off at Interlaken West or Ost?
Choose West for the western center and nearby accommodation. Choose Ost for mountain railways and the eastern center, checking the final walking distance before deciding.
Can a taxi take me directly to Wengen or Mürren?
Both villages are car-free. Arrange a valley drop-off and continue by the appropriate mountain transport, checking that it is still operating when you arrive.