Travel Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: Standard European adapters do not work in many hotels within Interlaken. Switzerland has its own standard which is similar to the European standard, except that it has the addition of a grounding pin. The below diagram illustrates the type of adapter required to avoid any disappointment.

Interlaken is a small city in the Bernese Highlands Region of central Switzerland. Located between two Alpine Lakes. There are two stations: Interlaken Ost (east) and Interlaken West, the latter is closer to the city centre. Most trains stop at both stations.

Air:

The nearest airports are:

Zurich Airport / all major airlines and destinations
by rail: distance 198 km / travelling time 2 h 25'
by road: distance 175 km / driving time 2 h 15'

Bern-Belp / regional and Swiss airlines.
Rail: distance 60 km / travelling time 1 h 10'
Road: distance 48 km / driving time 35 Min.
NEW in 2009: Bern Mobil direct bus
connection Belp Airport - Bern railway station

Geneva Airport / all major airlines and destinations
Rail: distance 226 km /travelling time 2 h 40'
Road: distance 186 km / driving time 2 h 30'

Basel Mulhouse / european airlines.
Rail: distance 175 km / travelling time 2 h 15'
Road: distance 152 km / driving time 2 h

Train:

There are direct train connections from and to Zurich Airport and all major Swiss cities. Please visit www.sbb.ch/en for full timetables and prices. The best routes are from Zurich and Bern

Top Tip:
If you plan to travel by train during your stay (in particular if you are extending you stay in Interlaken), you have the opportunity to save up to 60% on tariffs. Please visit www.swisspasses.com

Daily direct trains from foreign destinations to Interlaken
ICE Berlin - Frankfurt - Interlaken
ICE (Hamburg) - Frankfurt - Interlaken

Daily connections from foreign countries to Interlaken (with a change of trains)
Mailand-Spiez-Interlaken
Paris-Bern-Interlaken
Wien-Salzburg-Innsbruck-Zürich-Interlaken

Car:
A well maintained highway and "Autobahn" route connects Interlaken with airports at Zurich and Geneva as well as most large cities in Switzerland and Europe. "Autobahns" require a toll sticker. The toll sticker is available at the border or gas stations and post offices within Switzerland. The annual fee is CHF 40.00.

Bus:
Bus2alps operates direct private buses from Florence, Rome, Paris and Munich to Interlaken. Travel and accommodation packages are available and small and big groups are catered for.

Taxis:
Taxis are available from either train station and most hotels. With the guest card from your hotel, you can travel around Interlaken for free.

Parking:
Parking is available at individual hotels and there is also a car park situated to the rear of the conference venue.