What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 110 - SFr 180 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 8h 58m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Gare routière Balzac, Angers Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

The distance between Loire Valley and Grindelwald is 1073 km. The road distance is 742.3 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Grindelwald without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 370.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Grindelwald bus from?

Loire Valley to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Grindelwald is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Grindelwald bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Grindelwald is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Loire Valley to Grindelwald.

Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

Loire Valley to Grindelwald - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Loire Valley 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
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken OstEc / ...
11h 13m
CHF 172–364
Train, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
11h 58m
CHF 88–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Strasbourg
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg Interscambio to Olten Gosgerstrasse
4. Take the train from Olten to Interlaken OstIce / ...
23h 47m
Drive 742.3 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Grindelwald742.3 km
8h 58m
CHF 120–173
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to ToursTer
2. Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken OstEc / ...
11h 45m
CHF 107–335
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken OstIce / ...
14h 34m
CHF 135–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers Bus Station to Zurich Limmatstrasse
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ost
26h 30m
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
4. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
12h 55m
CHF 118–279

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL) flights

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Distance: 1,073.4 km
Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Grindelwald via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Interlaken Ost in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers Bus Station, Zurich Limmatstrasse, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 26h 30m.

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