There are 5 ways to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich HBtrain Ext
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Kemptentrain Re7
8h 18m€126–362Drive 304.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu)car 304.3 km
4h 25m€53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindaubus
- Take the bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptenbus Re7
10h 7mTrain
- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Romanshorntrain
- Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re7
8h 49m€120–329Train via Wattwil
- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix
- Take the train from Luzern to Wattwiltrain Vae
- Take the train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kemptentrain Re7
10h 21m€98–164
Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Grindelwald, Bahnhof and arriving at Kempten via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zurich Bus Station and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu). However, there are services departing from Grindelwald and arriving at Kempten via Interlaken Ost, Zürich HB, Bregenz and Lindau-Insel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Grindelwald and Kempten (Allgäu) is 414 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.
The best way to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 18m and costs €120 - €370.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu), including transfers.
Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.
Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.
The best way to get from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 18m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Grindelwald, Switzerland and Kempten (Allgäu), Germany?
You can take a train from Grindelwald to Kempten via Interlaken Ost, Zürich HB, Bregenz, and Lindau-Insel in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grindelwald, Bahnhof to Kempten via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Lindau, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 10h 7m.
Train from Interlaken Ost to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Interlaken Ost to Romanshorn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau-Insel to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutin
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €7–10
- 1st Class Ticket
- €12–15
Train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €8–11
- 1st Class Ticket
- €14–17
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zentralbahn
Train from Interlaken Ost to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Luzern to Wattwil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Wattwil to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–28
- Website
- Shuttler
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Kempten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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More Questions & Answers
Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu) is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Grindelwald to Kempten (Allgäu).
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