Lauterbrunnen travel guide
Lauterbrunnen Tourism | Lauterbrunnen Guide
You're Going to Love Lauterbrunnen
With a population of 2 646, Lauterbrunnen is a must-see destination in Bern, Switzerland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lauterbrunnen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Lauterbrunnen
How to Get to Lauterbrunnen
Plane
Although Lauterbrunnen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is located 108 km from Lauterbrunnen. The shortest flight to Lauterbrunnen from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 22h 20m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Lauterbrunnen, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Lauterbrunnen to Basel takes 0h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Geneva, expect to pay about $83 for a 2h 41m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, Lauterbrunnen Wengen is the busiest station in Lauterbrunnen. Another popular train station is Lauterbrunnen, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lauterbrunnen is to pick up a car hire from Zurich, which is about 99 km from Lauterbrunnen. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Zurich.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lauterbrunnen, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Friedrichshafen, the bus ride to Lauterbrunnen takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Memmingen, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Lauterbrunnen
Where to stay in Lauterbrunnen
Average rates range from around $442 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $447 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Oberland and Hotel Edelweiss.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lauterbrunnen
Most booked hotels in Lauterbrunnen
Hiring a car in Lauterbrunnen
Expect to pay $3.14 per litre in Lauterbrunnen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.65 and $50.20.