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

The cheapest way to get from Grindelwald to Brand is to train and bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grindelwald to Brand is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Grindelwald and Brand?

No, there is no direct bus from Grindelwald to Brand. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald, Bahnhof and arriving at Aachen, Brand via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich Bus Station, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Grindelwald and Brand?

No, there is no direct train from Grindelwald to Brand. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald and arriving at Aachen-Rothe Erde via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Grindelwald to Brand?

The distance between Grindelwald and Brand is 743 km. The road distance is 626.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Brand without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 1m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Grindelwald to Brand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Brand bus from?

Grindelwald to Brand bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.

Where do I catch the Grindelwald to Brand train from?

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

Train or bus from Grindelwald to Brand?

The best way to get from Grindelwald to Brand is to train via Mannheim which takes 9h 1m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Grindelwald to Brand bus arrive?

Grindelwald to Brand bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.

Where does the Grindelwald to Brand train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grindelwald to Brand?

Yes, the driving distance between Grindelwald to Brand is 627 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Grindelwald to Brand.

Where can I stay near Brand?

There are 1379+ hotels available in Brand.

Grindelwald to Brand - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Grindelwald to Brand by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
9h 1m
€112–326
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N473
15h 14m
€68–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
3. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
13h 46m
Drive 626.9 km
1. Drive from Grindelwald to Brandcar 626.9 km
7h 2m
€113–163
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
8h 32m
€143–352
Train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Basel SBBtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain Re
9h 19m
€117–356
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
9h 10m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
10h 32m
€197–513
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
9h 17m
€179–379
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
9h 40m
€201–385
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
11h 13m
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
4. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
10h 40m
€100–319

Grindelwald to Brand by train and bus

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9h 1mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.3 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Grindelwald, Switzerland and Brand, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Grindelwald to Aachen, Brand via Interlaken Ost, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Aachen-Rothe Erde, and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grindelwald, Bahnhof to Aachen, Brand via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zürich Bus Station, Köln, Koeln Hbf, Koeln-Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 13h 46m.

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