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Compare train and bus for Grindelwald to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grindelwald to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €50, while a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Grindelwald to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grindelwald to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+
R 61 238 | 23810:17 AM 2h38 Grindelwald station 12:55 PM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+
R 61 238 | 23810:17 AM 2h38 Grindelwald station 12:55 PM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+
R 61 238 | 23810:17 AM 2h38 Grindelwald station 12:55 PM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
PE LIX 2921 | 2921+
R 61 234 | 2349:17 AM 2h38 Grindelwald station 11:55 AM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
PE LIX 2915 | 2915+
R 61 222 | 2226:17 AM 2h38 Grindelwald station 8:55 AM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
PE LIX 2927 | 2927+
R 61 246 | 24612:17 PM 2h38 Grindelwald station 2:55 PM Lucerne station €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grindelwald and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grindelwald station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with Luzern-Interlaken Express, SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
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