How to travel to Grindelwald from Geneva by car?

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Jennie is planning a trip to Grindelwald in May and needs advice on the best way to get there from Geneva Airport, as well as whether the Swiss Half Fare Card is worth it for her planned excursions to Jungfrau and Schilthorn. She has vacationed in Murren a decade ago and is excited for this solo adventure.

Key takeaways:
  • Use Google Maps for driving directions from Geneva to Grindelwald, which takes approximately 2h45.
  • Consider taking the train instead of renting a car, as it's a convenient option in Switzerland.
  • The Swiss Half Fare Card can save you money, especially on mountain transport and getting to Grindelwald from Geneva.
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  • Anonymous
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    2 March 2019 at 15:41:49 #820185

    Hi

    I’m planning a trip in May to Grindelwald. I’ve stayed in Murren around 10 years ago with family but this time we have planned to go alone. I plan to hire a car from Geneva airport to Grindelwald but have no idea how to get there. Does any one know long approximately it will take to get there?

    We plan to do the Jungfau excursion and the Schilthorn, and maybe First. Is it worth buying the Swiss Half travel pass?

    Thanks, Jennie

  • User
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 2 March 2019 at 16:44:41 #905342

    Hi Jenlee7 and welcome to MySwissAlps!

    Google Maps will give you the approximate driving time and directions (2h45 via Lausanne, Bern and Interlaken).

    I would recommend simply taking the trains in Switzerland rather than renting a car though: http://www.myswissalps.com/ca rversustrain

    A Swiss Half Fare Card is a good idea if using mountain transport on your trip and will also get you 50% off the trip from Geneva if you don’t rent the car.

    If you do travel by train, you’ll want to first finalize all your travel plans within Switzerland and then check to see which of the various rail passes will save you the most money on your itinerary.

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