If you are looking to get to Interlaken from Bern, there are a few options you have. You can go by train, which is always relaxing and easy. Or, you can drive yourself directly on the highway along Lake Thun.
Here are the details of both options so you can decide what is best for you.
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By Train
There are two main train options from Bern to Interlaken, direct, or with a change in Spiez. Both take just over 50 minutes, but obviously, the direct route is simpler.
- Bern – Interlaken Ost direct train takes 54 minutes and runs at 4 past every hour and alternates with the Spiez train at 34 past every other hour
- Via Spiez runs at 34 past every other hour (alternating with the direct train)
To find out the best schedule for you, please consult the SBB website directly.
Ticket Prices: Bern to Interlaken
The price for a train ticket from Bern to Interlaken (or vice versa) is given below. They vary depending on the class (1st or 2nd) and whether you have a half-fare card.
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Note:
- Return tickets are always double the price.
- Half-fare tickets are always half the price of full-fare tickets
- 1st class is usually less than double the price of 2nd class
| 2nd Class (CHF) | 1st Class (CHF) | |
| Full Fare | 28.00 | 47.60 |
| Half-Fare | 14.00 | 23.80 |
By Car
Driving from Bern to Interlaken is also a great option, just be aware that there can be traffic around Bern during commuter times (early morning, late afternoon) and on weekends too.
It takes around 45 minutes to drive from the center of Bern to Interlaken and the views as you approach the lake are stunning as you have the Bernese Oberland mountains in the background.
Below is the route you will take via the A6 highway from Bern.
