Copenhagen to Grindelwald: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655.1 miles 1054.3 km · straight line
786.2 miles estimated 1265.2 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
DKK 1028 - DKK 1265 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Grindelwald?

The distance from Copenhagen to Grindelwald is 655.1 miles (1054.3 km) as the crow flies. Grindelwald is located SSW of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.2 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Grindelwald is in Switzerland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Grindelwald. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Copenhagen to Grindelwald

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min DKK 1028 - DKK 1265 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Copenhagen & Grindelwald

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients