What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald is to bus and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Gare Routiere, Aeroport Terminal 2, Nice Airport, Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

The distance between French Riviera and Grindelwald is 893 km. The road distance is 673 km.

How do I travel from French Riviera to Grindelwald without a car?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 12h 54m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Grindelwald bus from?

French Riviera to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Gare Routiere station.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald is to train via Geneva which takes 12h 54m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h.

Where does the French Riviera to Grindelwald bus arrive?

French Riviera to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aeroport Term2 station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Grindelwald is 673 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from French Riviera to Grindelwald.

Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

French Riviera to Grindelwald - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from French Riviera to Grindelwald by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Geneva
best
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
12h 54m
CHF 147–236
Train, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
10h 17m
CHF 60–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bernbus
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
17h 48m
CHF 91–120
Drive 673 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Grindelwaldcar 673 km
7h 29m
CHF 106–152
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
10h 15m
CHF 140–289
Train
1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 112–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Aeroport Term2bus 90
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
18h
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
11h 18m
CHF 103–214

French Riviera to Grindelwald by bus and train

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12h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.2 km
Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Grindelwald via Gare Routiere, St Raphael Valescure, Marseille St Charles, Genève, Bern, and Interlaken Ost in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Gare Routiere, Aeroport Terminal 2, Nice Airport, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 18h.

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