How to Travel from
Essen to Grindelwald
by Plane, Route or Car
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Essen, Germany → Grindelwald, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Grindelwald
Composite routes from Essen to Grindelwald
Cheapest
6 h 20 min
Car
713 km.
from $39
Other
8 h 45 min
542 km.
from $169.50
7 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
541 km.
from $293.37
9 h 9 min
542 km.
from $134.46
8 h 1 min
Train, Plane
541 km.
from $295.25
8 h 14 min
Train, Plane
541 km.
from $302.40
9 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
541 km.
from $325.98
9 h 31 min
Bus, Train
541 km.
from $212.53
9 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
541 km.
from $260.33
10 h 15 min
Bus, Train
541 km.
from $210.71
Route Navigator Essen - Grindelwald
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 161 km 841 м
161 km 841 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 238 km 757 м
238 km 757 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf
Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf, A2, 28 km 277 м
28 km 277 м
Keep right onto A1 and take E25, A1 toward Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen
Lausanne, Bern, Biel/Bienne, Oensingen, E25, A1, 50 km 487 м
50 km 487 м
Keep left onto A6
39 km 136 м
39 km 136 м
Keep left onto A8 and drive toward Luzern, Interlaken
Luzern, Interlaken, 8 km 120 м
8 km 120 м
Keep left onto N8, 6, 11 and drive toward Interlaken
Interlaken, 7 km 83 м
7 km 83 м
Keep left onto A8 and drive toward Luzern, Interlaken-Ost, P expo, Unterseen
Luzern, Interlaken-Ost, P expo, Unterseen, 2 km 496 м
2 km 496 м
Keep right onto Wilderswil and drive toward Wilderswil, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Matten
Wilderswil, Wilderswil, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Matten, 268 м
268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Umfahrung Wilderswil
Umfahrung Wilderswil, 2 km 991 м
2 km 991 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Grenchenstrasse
Grenchenstrasse, 52 м
52 м
Turn slight right onto Staatsstrasse
Staatsstrasse, 4 km 961 м
4 km 961 м
Turn left onto 221
10 km 340 м
10 km 340 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 424 м
1 km 424 м
Turn left
21 м
21 м
Keep right onto Grossenhausweg
Grossenhausweg, 27 м
27 м
Continue onto Grossenhausweg
Grossenhausweg, 29 м
29 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
4h 48m
Every 4 hours
$92.39–$108.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
2h
Every 4 hours
$54.35–$103.26
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Grindelwald?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Grindelwald is to train which costs $108.70 - $130.43 and takes 8h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Grindelwald?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .
Is there a direct train between Essen and Grindelwald?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Grindelwald via Basel SBB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
How far is it from Essen to Grindelwald?
The distance between Essen and Grindelwald is 754 km. The road distance is 714.6 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Grindelwald without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Grindelwald?
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Essen to Grindelwald, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Grindelwald train from?
Essen to Grindelwald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Where does the Essen to Grindelwald train arrive?
Essen to Grindelwald train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Can I drive from Essen to Grindelwald?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Grindelwald is 715 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Essen to Grindelwald.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Grindelwald?
Book your Essen to Grindelwald train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Grindelwald?
There are 1654+ hotels available in Grindelwald. Prices start at $121.35 per night.
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