There are 3 ways to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Romanshorntrain
- Take the train from Romanshorn to Lindau-Reutintrain
- Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Biessenhofentrain Re7
11h 8m€114–167Drive 339.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Grindelwald to Schwangaucar 339.9 km
4h 43m€61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Schwangaubus 163
12h 3m€62–100
Grindelwald to Schwangau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Grindelwald to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald, Bahnhof and arriving at Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Grindelwald to Schwangau. However, there are services departing from Grindelwald and arriving at Fuessen via Interlaken Ost, Romanshorn, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and Biessenhofen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Grindelwald and Schwangau is 488 km. The road distance is 339.9 km.
The best way to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau, including transfers.
Grindelwald to Schwangau bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Bahnhof Ost station.
Grindelwald to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken Ost station.
The best way to get from Grindelwald to Schwangau is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Grindelwald, Switzerland and Schwangau, Germany?
You can take a train from Grindelwald to Horn via Interlaken Ost, Romanshorn, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, Biessenhofen, Fuessen, and Füssen in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grindelwald, Bahnhof to Schwangau, Gipsmühlweg via Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Schwangau, and Hohenschwangau, Neuschwanstein in around 12h 3m.
Train from Interlaken Ost to Romanshorn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- €23–27
- Website
- Shuttler
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Booking & Getting There
Grindelwald to Schwangau bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Grindelwald to Schwangau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Romanshorn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grindelwald to Schwangau is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Grindelwald to Schwangau.
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