Grindelwald to London, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500 miles 804.7 km · straight line
600 miles estimated 965.6 km · driving distance
12h 4min estimated drive time
CHF 116 - CHF 143 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Grindelwald from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Grindelwald to London, United Kingdom is 500 miles (804.7 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located NW of Grindelwald. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600 miles, taking about 12h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Grindelwald is in Switzerland, while London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Grindelwald and London, United Kingdom. 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 Grindelwald to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 4min CHF 116 - CHF 143 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 29min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 41min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grindelwald & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Grindelwald
46.62°N, 8.04°E
Europe/Zurich
1034m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients