--- title: "Trains from Paris to Interlaken | EveryRail" description: "Paris to Interlaken takes roughly 5 to 6 hours by train, changing at Basel and sometimes at Bern or Spiez. TGV Lyria reservations are compulsory." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-interlaken/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Interlaken by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Interlaken by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Interlaken by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Interlaken]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last reviewed November 2026 # Paris to Interlaken by train Paris to Interlaken takes roughly 5 to 6 hours by train, changing at Basel and sometimes at Bern or Spiez. TGV Lyria reservations are compulsory. ![Lake Thun and the Swiss Alps near Interlaken]() Origin [Paris]() Destination [Interlaken]() Main stations Paris Gare de Lyon to Interlaken Ost Countries [France](), [Switzerland]() [Paris]() to [Interlaken]() takes roughly 5 to 6 hours by train, changing at Basel SBB. Start at Paris Gare de Lyon on TGV Lyria, then continue on a Swiss train through Bern, Thun and Spiez. Some Swiss trains run through to Interlaken; with others you change again at Bern or Spiez. There is no direct Paris to Interlaken train in the current TGV Lyria network, including its seasonal services. ## The journey through Basel and Bern TGV Lyria runs six daily trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB, with departures spread from morning to early evening. The journey to [Basel]() takes around 3 hours 4 minutes. These trains continue towards Zürich, so leave the Lyria at Basel for the onward journey to Interlaken. Swiss trains leave Basel SBB for Interlaken about every 30 minutes and take around 2 hours. Some run through to Interlaken Ost; others need a change at Bern or Spiez. A through train may mean a longer wait at Basel, so the journey with fewer changes is not always the quickest. ## Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost Use the full station name when planning the last leg. West and Ost are separate stops, so an itinerary ending at West does not take you all the way to Ost. Interlaken Ost is the interchange for trains towards Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald Terminal in the Jungfrau region. If you are staying near West, you can end your journey there. ## Tickets and seat reservations TGV Lyria offers through tickets to Interlaken via Basel. When buying the trip, enter your intended Interlaken station so the Swiss connection is included in the journey you select. Ticket prices depend on your date, class and fare conditions; a low [Paris to Basel]() fare is not the price of the whole journey to Interlaken. Your TGV Lyria seat reservation is compulsory and included with an ordinary ticket. On the Swiss domestic trains, reservations are optional. An optional SBB InterCity reservation costs CHF 5 per seat; you still need a valid ticket or pass as well. With an [Interrail Global Pass]() valid for France and Switzerland on your travel day, you can use the Lyria and the Swiss mainline trains. Book the compulsory Lyria passholder reservation, which costs extra, before travelling. The Swiss trains do not require a paid reservation. If France or Switzerland is your country of residence, the Global Pass's home-country restrictions also apply. A Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss section from Basel SBB to Interlaken on a valid travel day. It does not cover Paris to Basel: buy that international ticket separately, including its Lyria seat reservation. This avoids paying again for the Swiss journey already covered by your pass. ## Engineering works into 2027 Until 12 December 2026, engineering works close the railway between Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost. Trains arriving from the Bern direction terminate at West, with replacement buses for Ost and Wilderswil; the bus adds roughly 10 to 15 minutes, including the walk to the stop. A second closure is planned from 30 March to 15 May 2027, when replacement buses run between Spiez and Interlaken Ost, so allow extra time on that section. Until early 2027, selected Paris to Basel TGV Lyria trains also run with altered stops, longer journey times or earlier or later times at Basel SBB, so the Swiss connection can change too. Check the whole journey for your travel date when you book. ## Where to book ![]() ### Book with Omio Find times and prices for Paris → Interlaken. [Check times & prices]() ### Other places to book Ticket websites - [Rail Europe]() - [Trainline]() These links open the provider’s website. Search for your journey there. ### Train service - [SBB CFF FFS]() SBB is Switzerland's national railway, connecting cities, towns and mountain villages. InterCity trains generally do not require reservations. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [TGV Lyria]() TGV Lyria links Paris with Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich in 3 to 4 hours. Fares from €29 or CHF 28, folding bikes only. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Interlaken [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Interlaken**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Paris to Interlaken? No. The current TGV Lyria network has no direct or seasonal Paris to Interlaken train. Travel from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB, then continue to Interlaken, with one or two changes overall. ### How long does Paris to Interlaken take by train? Allow roughly 5 to 6 hours. TGV Lyria takes about 3 hours to Basel, and the Swiss train takes around 2 more hours to Interlaken. The exact time depends on your connection and your arrival station. ### Do I need seat reservations from Paris to Interlaken? A reservation is compulsory on TGV Lyria and included with an ordinary ticket. Reservations on the Swiss domestic trains are optional; an SBB InterCity seat reservation costs CHF 5. ### Can I use Interrail or a Swiss Travel Pass? An Interrail Global Pass valid for France and Switzerland covers the trains, with an extra paid Lyria reservation and applicable home-country restrictions. A Swiss Travel Pass covers Basel to Interlaken on a valid travel day, but you need a separate Paris to Basel ticket. ### Are engineering works affecting this route? Yes. Until early 2027, selected Paris to Basel TGV Lyria trains have altered stops or times. Trains from Bern end at Interlaken West until 12 December 2026, with replacement buses to Interlaken Ost, and buses replace trains between Spiez and Interlaken Ost from 30 March to 15 May 2027. ## More routes [![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![Eurostar]()Amsterdam to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to Paris take about 3 hours 15 to 35 minutes, with about 10 weekday departures and advance Standard fares from €35.]()[![Paris skyline with the Eiffel Tower]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Ouigo]()Avignon to Paris by trainDirect TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains run from Avignon TGV to Paris in about 2 hours 40 minutes; some OUIGO trains run to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy instead.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Barcelona to Paris by trainBarcelona to Paris TGV inOui takes about 6 hours 45 minutes; tickets from €69 one way in second class on selected trains and dates, subject to availability.]()[![Gare du Nord train station in Paris]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![SBB CFF FFS]()Basel to Paris by trainTravel from Basel to Paris by train with TGV Lyria's direct service, in around 3 hours from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![Eurostar]()![Deutsche Bahn]()Berlin to Paris by trainHow to travel from Berlin to Paris by train. 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Last direct train mid-afternoon.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Eurostar]()Brussels to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains take as little as 1 hour 22 minutes from Brussels-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord; up to 22 run daily, with advance Standard fares from €29.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/paris-to-interlaken/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Paris to Interlaken | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Paris to Interlaken. 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