Interlaken · gateway to the Jungfrau region
Interlaken: from the airport, and on to Grindelwald or Zermatt
Interlaken is about 130 km from Zurich Airport, 1 h 55 min by car in normal traffic, and the gateway to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Mürren. A private car from Zurich Airport costs $535 (≈ CHF 441) per car; Lucerne → Interlaken $340 (≈ CHF 280); Interlaken → Zermatt via Täsch $550 (≈ CHF 453). Prices checked .
Interlaken is where trips to the Jungfrau start — and where many travellers change to the car-free villages above it.
Transfers
Status on 27 October 2026
- From ZRHAbout 130 km, 1 h 55 min
- From LucerneAbout 70 km, 1 h 10 min
- To ZermattAbout 110 km to Täsch, then shuttle train
- Car-free aboveWengen and Mürren via Lauterbrunnen
Interlaken, Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen — where should the car go?
Hotels in Interlaken and Grindelwald: door to door. Wengen and Mürren are car-free: the car goes to Lauterbrunnen, then the Wengernalp railway to Wengen or the cable car and Mürrenbahn to Mürren.
How much is a private car?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich Airport to Interlaken one way | $535 ≈ CHF 441 | $725 ≈ CHF 597 | $1,285 ≈ CHF 1,059 | $1,160 ≈ CHF 956 |
| Lucerne to Interlaken one way | $340 ≈ CHF 280 | $460 ≈ CHF 379 | $975 ≈ CHF 803 | $740 ≈ CHF 610 |
| Interlaken to Zermatt (Täsch) one way | $550 ≈ CHF 453 | $740 ≈ CHF 610 | $1,315 ≈ CHF 1,084 | $1,185 ≈ CHF 976 |
| Zurich Airport to Grindelwald one way | $610 ≈ CHF 503 | $820 ≈ CHF 676 | $1,460 ≈ CHF 1,203 | $1,315 ≈ CHF 1,084 |
| Zurich Airport to Lauterbrunnen (Wengen, Mürren) one way | $500 ≈ CHF 412 | $675 ≈ CHF 556 | $1,195 ≈ CHF 985 | $1,080 ≈ CHF 890 |
| Jungfraujoch & Interlaken day trip from Zurich driver waits, back the same day | $1,460 ≈ CHF 1,203 | $1,970 ≈ CHF 1,623 | $3,500 ≈ CHF 2,884 | $3,155 ≈ CHF 2,600 |
Interlaken to Zermatt in one car?
Yes — about 110 km to Täsch, then the shuttle train to car-free Zermatt: $550 (≈ CHF 453) per car, without changing trains with luggage.
How does the pickup work, and what if my flight is late?
The driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign. We follow your flight, and 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing — so a late landing at night is covered. The price is fixed per car, the same day and night.
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before pickup. Prefer WhatsApp? Book there at the same price.
You may also need
Sources and checks
- Switzerland Tourism — Mürrenbahn (Lauterbrunnen – Grütschalp – Mürren) · checked
- SBB CFF FFS — Timetable and tickets · checked
- Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) — Swiss motorway vignette: two types (CHF 40) · checked
Questions
How much is a private car?
$535 (≈ CHF 441) — per car, not per person, fixed at any hour.
How long from Zurich Airport to Interlaken?
About 130 km and 1 h 55 min in normal traffic.
Can we visit the Jungfraujoch with a driver?
Yes — the Jungfraujoch day from Zurich with the driver waiting is $1,460 (≈ CHF 1,203) per car; railway tickets are separate.
What if I cancel?
Full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before pickup.
Is the price per person?
No — per car: up to 3 passengers in a sedan, 7 in a minivan, 16 in a Sprinter; the same day and night.
Can I book on WhatsApp?
Yes, at the same price — send the date, the addresses and the number of passengers and bags.