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GrindelwaldLuzern52 km

How to get from Grindelwald to Luzern

  • 52 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Grindelwald to Luzern: bus, train. The two cities are about 52 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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52 km

Grindelwald to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?

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€516h 50m · 3 transfers · bus, train
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  1. 1
    Grindelwald → EuroAirport Basel-Mulhousebus
    Regional connection·3h 05m
  2. 2
    EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse → Lörrachbus
    Airport shuttle bus·30m
  3. 3
    Lörrach → Zurichbus
    FlixBus·1h 20m
  4. 4
    Zurich → Luzerntrain
    SBB·50m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 20m€4Book
  • Train· 2h 38m€41Book

Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionGrindelwald-EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseBook →Airport shuttle busEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-LörrachBook →FlixBusLörrach-ZurichBook →SBBZurich-LuzernBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Grindelwald to Luzern works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Grindelwald to Basel, about 3h 5m. Transfer in Basel and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Lörrach central (30 min). Transfer in Lörrach central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (1h 20m). Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Luzern (50 min). In total it's roughly €51 over 6h 50m, 3 transfers.

Grindelwald to Luzern: common questions

Is there a bus from Grindelwald to Luzern?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a train from Grindelwald to Luzern?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Luzern from Grindelwald?

About 52 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Grindelwald to Luzern?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, SBB.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, SBB

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026