Zurich Airport to Interlaken: Private Transfer





Bernese Oberland

Private transfer from Zurich Airport to Interlaken

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz below the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau: the base for the Bernese Oberland, 134 km from Zurich Airport. Book with Zonetransfers and a driver collects you in the Airport Center arrivals hall for the drive to Interlaken at a fixed fare from €346.

1 h 45 minDrive time
60 minFree waiting
€346Per car, 1–4
134 kmFrom ZRH

How long is the drive from Zurich Airport to Interlaken?

The road distance from ZRH to Interlaken is about 134 km, roughly 1 h 45 min by private car. With Zonetransfers the fare starts at €346 for the whole vehicle (one to four passengers), fixed when you book.

Zurich Airport taxi to Interlaken, door to door
In the price
  • Fuel and VAT
  • One 158 cm case per passenger
  • Child seats for groups I to III
  • 60 minutes of waiting after landing
  • Swiss motorway vignette and tolls

Interlaken as your Bernese Oberland base

Adventure and Jungfrau trips

Interlaken is where most Jungfrau, paragliding and lake itineraries begin. A private transfer from Zurich Airport takes the scenic Brünig road in good weather and the Bern route in snow, without changing the fare.

Group transfer from ZRH to Interlaken
  • Scenic route when the pass is clear
  • Same price on the winter route
  • Minivans for groups and gear

The route to Interlaken

The driver takes the A4 to Lucerne, crosses the Brünig Pass and drops along Lake Brienz. In about 1 h 45 min you are on the Höheweg facing the Höhematte meadow, or at your hotel in Matten or Wilderswil.

From the airport

A4 out of Zurich Airport.

Lucerne

Past Lucerne and on the A8 towards the Brünig Pass.

Lake Brienz

Down through Brienz along the lake.

Arrival

The Höheweg or your hotel.

Arriving in Interlaken: hotels, stations and access

Höheweg and Höhematte

The avenue of grand hotels facing the central meadow.

Interlaken Ost and West

The two station areas, with hotels and shops.

Matten, Wilderswil and Bönigen

Neighbouring villages with chalets and family hotels.

Any address works: hotel, chalet, apartment or station.

Best hotels in Interlaken

Three addresses our drivers know well:

5-star

Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Grand hotel of 1865 facing the Jungfrau, with a 5,500 m² spa.

HöhewegClassic luxury
4-star

Hotel Interlaken

The town's oldest hotel, with a Japanese garden.

HöhewegHistory and gardens
5-star

Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage

By the River Aare, near Interlaken Ost.

HöhewegFamilies

Brünig or Bern

When there is snow on the Brünig, the driver switches to the route via Bern and Thun: a few minutes longer, same price.

Pick-up in the Airport Center

All passengers come out in the Airport Center (arrival halls 1 and 2). Look for your name on the driver's sign.

Pier A

Schengen flights (EU, Iceland, Norway)

No passport check

Pier B

UK and Ireland

Border check on arrival

Pier E, via the Skymetro

Americas, Asia, Middle East

Longest walk to arrivals

The flight is tracked and the 60 free minutes start at the real landing time.

If you cannot find the driver, use the round-the-clock line on the voucher or write to +34 654 381 547 on WhatsApp.

Interlaken events and best dates

  • September: Jungfrau Marathon, starting in Interlaken and finishing on the mountain.
  • December to February: Ice rink and Christmas market on the Höhematte.

Things to do in Interlaken

See

Harder Kulm

Viewpoint over both lakes and the three peaks.

See

Höhematte

The central meadow where paragliders land.

See

St. Beatus Caves

Caves and a waterfall above Lake Thun.

See

Unspunnen ruins

Medieval castle in the woods.

  • Jungfraujoch day trip: By rail to Europe's highest station.
  • Lake Brienz boat: Turquoise water and wooden villages.
  • Trümmelbach Falls: Ten waterfalls inside the mountain at Lauterbrunnen.

Want a driver for excursions? See our chauffeur service from Zurich.

Going back to the airport

Schengen

3 h 45 min before

In winter we add margin for snow on mountain roads.

Non-Schengen

4 h 15 min before

Allow for exit checks at the airport.

Cancelling a car or minivan is free until 48 hours before pick-up. Conditions.

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FAQ

How much is a transfer from Zurich Airport to Interlaken?

From €346 per vehicle for up to four people, about 134 km and 1 h 45 min.

Are the cars ready for snow?

From November to April every vehicle runs on winter tyres, and drivers check mountain pass conditions before leaving.

Which way does the transfer to Interlaken go?

Via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass; with snow, via Bern and Thun.

Can we bring ski equipment?

Skis, boards and boot bags travel free if you declare them, so we send a vehicle with enough space.

How can I pay?

Online at booking with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro or PayPal; nothing is paid in the car.

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Updated October 2026.

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