Grindelwald to Lucerne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

32.1 miles 51.6 km · straight line
53.7 miles actual route 86.4 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
CHF 10 - CHF 13 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Grindelwald from Lucerne?

The distance from Grindelwald to Lucerne is 32.1 miles (51.6 km) as the crow flies. Lucerne is located NNE of Grindelwald. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.7 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. 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 Grindelwald and Lucerne. 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 Grindelwald to Lucerne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min CHF 10 - CHF 13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Grindelwald & Lucerne

Quick Facts

Grindelwald
46.62°N, 8.04°E
Europe/Zurich
1034m elevation
Lucerne
47.05°N, 8.31°E
Europe/Zurich
436m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 776.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM