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How to get fromThonon-les-Bains to Grindelwaldby ferry, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Grindelwald by ferry, train, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchyferry ferry N2
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain train Ice
    5h 4m
    CHF 76–193

  2. Drive 171.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Grindelwaldcar car 171.6 km
    2h 53m
    CHF 28–40

  3. Line 01 bus, line 04 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Les Arts to Embarcaderebus bus 01 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Embarcadere to Saint-Gingolph Gare Cffbus bus 04 / ...
    3. Take the train from St-Gingolph to Visptrain train R91
    4. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain train Ic8 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Spiez, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus bus 60
    6. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwaldtrain train R61
    6h 52m

Thonon-les-Bains to Grindelwald by ferry, subway, and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Thonon-les-Bains, France and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Thonon-les-Bains to Grindelwald. However, you can take the ferry to Lausanne-Ouchy, walk to Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique, take the subway to Lausanne, gare, walk to Lausanne, take the train to Bern, take the train to Interlaken Ost, then take the train to Grindelwald. Alternatively, you can drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Grindelwald in around 2h 53m.

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