What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Grindelwald via Luzern and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Lugano to Grindelwald?

The distance between Lugano and Grindelwald is 251 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Grindelwald without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Grindelwald?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lugano to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Grindelwald bus from?

Lugano to Grindelwald bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Grindelwald train from?

Lugano to Grindelwald train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from Lugano to Grindelwald is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Lugano to Grindelwald bus arrive?

Lugano to Grindelwald bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Lugano to Grindelwald train arrive?

Lugano to Grindelwald train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Grindelwald is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Lugano to Grindelwald.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Grindelwald?

Book your Lugano to Grindelwald train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

Lugano to Grindelwald - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Grindelwald by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Interlaken Osttrain Lix / ...
5h 17m
CHF 67–121
Drive 203.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Grindelwaldcar 203.8 km
2h 38m
CHF 32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
7h 6m
CHF 52–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Biascatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Göschenentrain
3. Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus 162
7h 12m

Lugano to Grindelwald by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Grindelwald.

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Distance: 250.6 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Grindelwald via Luzern and Interlaken Ost in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 7h 6m.

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