How to travel from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

The distance between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Zweisimmen, Spiez then Interlaken Ost and then to Lauterbrunnen.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 31($31)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zweisimmen and then to Spiez then take the bus to Interlaken Ost Bahnhof.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 12($12)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lauterbrunnen.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen

There are several options for getting from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around CHF 12 ($12) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 11 ($11).

The distance between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zweisimmen, Spiez and Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

MOB, BLS AG, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and Berner Oberland-Bahnen run train services between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you drive to Lauterbrunnen. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you take the train to Zweisimmen, Spiez then Interlaken Ost and then to Lauterbrunnen. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Lauterbrunnen is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Lauterbrunnen. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around CHF 31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gstaad and Lauterbrunnen

Transport options from Gstaad to Lauterbrunnen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
CHF 31($31)
hourly78km (48 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
CHF 12($12)
hourly80km (50 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
CHF 11($11)
on demand81km (50 miles)

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Airports near Lauterbrunnen

The following major airports near Lauterbrunnen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Lauterbrunnen
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Lauterbrunnen
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Lauterbrunnen