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

505.9 miles 814.2 km · straight line
607.1 miles estimated 977 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
CHF 117 - CHF 145 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Grindelwald from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Grindelwald to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 505.9 miles (814.2 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NW of Grindelwald. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.1 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Grindelwald is in Switzerland, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

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 Grindelwald and Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min CHF 117 - CHF 145 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grindelwald & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Grindelwald
46.62°N, 8.04°E
Europe/Zurich
1034m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients