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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Grindelwald is to bus via Kaliningrad which costs SFr 160 - SFr 290 and takes 36h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Grindelwald is to fly and train which takes 8h 57m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Interlaken Bahnhof Ost via Kaliningrad Bus station, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Grindelwald?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Grindelwald via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Frankfurt(Oder), Berlin Ostbahnhof and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 14m.

How far is it from Riga to Grindelwald?

The distance between Riga and Grindelwald is 1698 km. The road distance is 2058.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Grindelwald without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 31h 27m and costs SFr 380 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Riga to Grindelwald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Grindelwald bus from?

Riga to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Grindelwald train from?

Riga to Grindelwald train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Grindelwald?

The best way to get from Riga to Grindelwald is to train which takes 36h 14m and costs SFr 380 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaliningrad, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 290 and takes 36h 38m.

Where does the Riga to Grindelwald bus arrive?

Riga to Grindelwald bus services, operated by Ecolines RU, arrive at Kaliningrad Bus station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Grindelwald?

Grindelwald is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:53 PM in Riga and 11:53 AM in Grindelwald.

Where does the Riga to Grindelwald train arrive?

Riga to Grindelwald train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Grindelwald?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Grindelwald is 2058 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Riga to Grindelwald.

Where can I stay near Grindelwald?

There are 1903+ hotels available in Grindelwald.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Riga to Grindelwald by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
8h 57m
CHF 148–321
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Basel (BSL)plane RIX - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
10h 55m
CHF 84–372
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1224 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
31h 27m
CHF 383–574
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Frankfurt(Oder)train Ic
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Re
5. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
36h 14m
CHF 384–606
Drive 2,058.2 km
1. Drive from Riga to Grindelwaldcar 2,058.2 km
21h 25m
CHF 346–499
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain
10h 48m
CHF 111–387
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane RIX - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Spieztrain
11h 31m
CHF 118–410
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane RIX - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
11h 58m
CHF 138–471
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
35h 51m
CHF 218–390
Bus via Kaliningrad
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Kaliningrad Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus 399
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Zurich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
36h 38m
CHF 160–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
37h 18m
CHF 184–277
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Grindelwaldcar
27h 45m
CHF 312–436

Riga to Grindelwald by bus, foot, and train

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31h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 383Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,697.6 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Grindelwald via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Frankfurt(Oder), Berlin Ostbahnhof, and Interlaken Ost in around 36h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Grindelwald via Kaliningrad Bus station, Stuttgart Airport Busterminal, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Interlaken Bahnhof Ost, and Interlaken Ost in around 36h 38m.

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