How to travel from Lausanne to Grindelwald, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and Grindelwald is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GrindelwaldLausanne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bern then Interlaken Ost and then to Grindelwald.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bern and then to Interlaken Station East.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Grindelwald.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and Grindelwald

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Grindelwald by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 19 ($19) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 23 ($23).

The distance between Lausanne and Grindelwald is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lausanne and Grindelwald by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Grindelwald is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx CHF 23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Grindelwald, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lausanne to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bern and Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, BLS AG and Berner Oberland-Bahnen run train services between Lausanne and Grindelwald. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lausanne and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lausanne to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bern and Interlaken Station East. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lausanne and Grindelwald. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to Grindelwald. We recommend that you take the train to Bern then Interlaken Ost and then to Grindelwald. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Grindelwald is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Grindelwald. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Lausanne and Grindelwald. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to Grindelwald is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and Grindelwald

Transport options from Lausanne to Grindelwald
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
CHF 100($100)
hourly175km (109 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
CHF 19($19)
3 times a week194km (121 miles)
Drive
2hrs
CHF 23($23)
on demand174km (108 miles)

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Airports near Grindelwald

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Grindelwald
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Grindelwald
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Grindelwald