Basel to Grindelwald: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68 miles 109.5 km · straight line
104.2 miles actual route 167.7 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
CHF 20 - CHF 25 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Basel from Grindelwald?

The distance from Basel to Grindelwald is 68 miles (109.5 km) as the crow flies. Grindelwald is located SSE of Basel. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.2 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basel and Grindelwald. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basel to Grindelwald

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min CHF 20 - CHF 25 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $13–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basel & Grindelwald

Quick Facts

Basel
47.56°N, 7.59°E
Europe/Zurich
260m elevation
Grindelwald
46.62°N, 8.04°E
Europe/Zurich
1034m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 366 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM