How to get to the vallorbe caves

By car, by bus, by train or on foot...

There is a 10-minute walk from the car park to the Cave entrance.

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Address

Grottes de Vallorbe SA Chemin de la Résurgence 1 1337 – Vallorbe Switzerland

GPS coordinates

516.643 / 172.858

We are located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, close to the French border. The site is situated in the municipality of Vallorbe at the foot of a karst massif.

To reach the Vallorbe Caves by public transport, you have three options:

  1. Train + bus: Take the train to GARE DU DAY, then take bus 685 to the “Vallorbe, Grottes” bus stop.
  2. Bus + bus: Take bus 613 from GARE D’YVERDON-LES-BAINS to the “Vallorbe, Poste” bus stop, then take bus 685 to the “Vallorbe, Grottes” bus stop.
  3. Train + on foot: Take the train to GARE DE VALLORBE, then walk 2.7 km for about 45 minutes to the Vallorbe Caves parking lot.

Bus line 685

Grottes de Vallorbe ↔ Le Day ↔ Arnex gare

the 685 bus will take you from Le Day station to the Vallorbe Caves.

Departure every H:16 minutes from Le Day station to the Vallorbe Caves, and every H:29 minutes from the Vallorbe Caves to Le Day station. 

To check the timetable and to buy tickets, please contact the TRAVYS sales points or directly online at www.sbb.ch

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COMBINE YOUR VISIT WITH A SCENIC WALK

There are several hiking paths in the area.

From Vallorbe station you can follow the Orbe and see fish farming and the beautiful countryside. Above the caves a steeper path will lead you…

Discover the routes

The Railaway offer

For groups and student outings

Take advantage of the rail + caves package at a discounted price.

See the offer