There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
8h 18mCHF 86–250Drive 404.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwaldcar 404.1 km
5h 21mCHF 65–94Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
8h 18mCHF 103–288Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bernbus
- Take the bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrassebus Ev3
11h 7mCHF 90–133
Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Lyon, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof and Interlaken West, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Grindelwald via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, Bern and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Grindelwald is 446 km. The road distance is 404.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.
Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Grindelwald, Switzerland?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Grindelwald via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, Bern, and Interlaken Ost in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Lyon, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse, and Interlaken West, Bahnhof in around 11h 7m.
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bern, Bahnhof to Interlaken, Rugenparkstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald is 404 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Grindelwald.
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