Interlaken travel guide
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You're Going to Love Interlaken
With a population of 5,067, Interlaken is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Interlaken deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Interlaken
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Interlaken in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 145 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Interlaken, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.
How to Get to Interlaken
Plane
Although Interlaken doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Basel All airports (EAP), which is located 62 miles from Interlaken. The shortest flight to Interlaken from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 15h 50m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Interlaken, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Interlaken to Geneva takes 2h 41m and costs around RM 253 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about RM 263 for a 3h 17m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Interlaken Ost is the busiest station in Interlaken. Another popular train station is Interlaken Interlaken West, located 0.6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Interlaken is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 57 miles from Interlaken. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Zurich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Interlaken, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Basel, the bus ride to Interlaken takes 60 miles and will cost you around RM 38. From Stuttgart, the ticket costs about RM 72 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Interlaken
Where to stay in Interlaken
Average rates range from around RM 999 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,108 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Youth Hostel Interlaken and Post Hardermannli.
Where to stay in popular areas of Interlaken
Most booked hotels in Interlaken
Hiring a car in Interlaken
Expect to pay RM 9.79 per litre in Interlaken (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 117.47 and RM 156.62. The most frequently booked car type in Interlaken is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.