GRINDELWALD to INTERLAKEN train from $15 (€13) with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Grindelwald to Interlaken

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 22

Cheapest price on Oct 22

$17

Average ticket price on Oct 22

$18

Fastest journey on Oct 22

36 m

Average journey duration on Oct 22

37 m

Trains on Oct 22

Distance

15 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grindelwald to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Grindelwald to Interlaken will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast trains

On Thu, Oct 22, we found 65 trains from Grindelwald to Interlaken, including 30 direct services.

On Thu, Oct 22 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

R 61 230 | 230
8:17 AM0h37
Grindelwald station
8:54 AMInterlaken Ost
$171One-way
0 transfers
R 61 234 | 234
9:17 AM0h37
Grindelwald station
9:54 AMInterlaken Ost
$171One-way
0 transfers
R 61 236 | 236
9:47 AM0h37
Grindelwald station
10:24 AMInterlaken Ost
$171One-way
0 transfers
R 61 238 | 238
10:17 AM0h37
Grindelwald station
10:54 AMInterlaken Ost
$171One-way
0 transfers
R 61 232 | 232
8:47 AM0h37
Grindelwald station
9:24 AMInterlaken Ost
$171One-way
0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Grindelwald to Interlaken

Switzerland

Trains from Grindelwald to Interlaken run on average 10 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

9 miles (15 km)

Average train duration

38m

Cheapest ticket price

$15 (€13)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

30m

First train

12:07 AM

Last train

11:57 PM

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Grindelwald to Interlaken trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Grindelwald to Interlaken.

Train ticket prices from Grindelwald to Interlaken can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $15 (€13), while the average price is around $17 (€15).

The train from Grindelwald to Interlaken takes 30m and runs 10 per day.

The distance by train from Grindelwald to Interlaken is 9 miles (15 km).

The first train from Grindelwald to Interlaken leaves at 12:07 AM.

The last train from Grindelwald to Interlaken leaves at 11:57 PM.

Yes, there is a direct train from Grindelwald to Interlaken. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by SBB.

Live departures

Grindelwald to Interlaken train times

The table below shows live departures for Grindelwald to Interlaken trains for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
R 61 270 \| 270	6:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	6:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 270 \| 270 · B 105 10558 \| 10558	6:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	7:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 272 \| 272 · B 105 10560 \| 10560	6:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h43	7:30 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 272 \| 272	6:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	7:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 274 \| 274 · B 105 10566 \| 10566	7:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	8:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 274 \| 274	7:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	7:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 276 \| 276 · B 105 10568 \| 10568	7:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h43	8:30 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 276 \| 276	7:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	8:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 278 \| 278	8:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	8:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 278 \| 278 · B 105 10570 \| 10570	8:17 PM Grindelwald station	1h14	9:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 218 \| 218 · B 105 10502 \| 10502	5:15 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	5:59 AM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 218 \| 218	5:15 AM Grindelwald station	0h36	5:51 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 220 \| 220 · B 105 10504 \| 10504	5:45 AM Grindelwald station	0h43	6:28 AM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 220 \| 220	5:45 AM Grindelwald station	0h36	6:21 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 222 \| 222 · B 105 10506 \| 10506	6:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	7:01 AM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 222 \| 222	6:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	6:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 224 \| 224 · B 105 10508 \| 10508	6:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h43	7:30 AM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 224 \| 224 · RE 9 4211 \| 4211	6:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h45	7:32 AM Interlaken West	1 transfer
R 61 224 \| 224	6:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	7:24 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 226 \| 226	7:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	7:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 230 \| 230 · B 105 10514 \| 10514	8:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	9:01 AM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 230 \| 230	8:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	8:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 232 \| 232	8:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	9:24 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 232 \| 232 · B 105 10516 \| 10516	8:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h43	9:30 AM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 234 \| 234	9:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	9:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 234 \| 234 · B 105 10518 \| 10518	9:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	10:01 AM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 236 \| 236	9:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	10:24 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 236 \| 236 · B 105 10520 \| 10520	9:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	10:31 AM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 238 \| 238 · B 105 10522 \| 10522	10:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	11:01 AM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 238 \| 238	10:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	10:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 240 \| 240 · B 105 10524 \| 10524	10:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h43	11:30 AM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 240 \| 240	10:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	11:24 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 240 \| 240 · RE 9 4219 \| 4219	10:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h45	11:32 AM Interlaken West	1 transfer
R 61 242 \| 242 · B 105 10526 \| 10526	11:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	12:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 242 \| 242	11:17 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	11:54 AM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 244 \| 244 · B 105 10528 \| 10528	11:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h44	12:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 244 \| 244	11:47 AM Grindelwald station	0h37	12:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 246 \| 246 · B 105 10530 \| 10530	12:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	1:01 PM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 246 \| 246	12:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	12:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 246 \| 246 · B 105 10530 \| 10530	12:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	1:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 248 \| 248 · B 105 10532 \| 10532	12:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	1:31 PM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 248 \| 248	12:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	1:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 248 \| 248 · RE 9 4223 \| 4223	12:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h45	1:32 PM Interlaken West	1 transfer
R 61 248 \| 248 · B 105 10532 \| 10532	12:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	1:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 250 \| 250 · B 105 10534 \| 10534	1:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	2:01 PM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 250 \| 250	1:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	1:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 250 \| 250 · B 105 10534 \| 10534	1:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	2:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 252 \| 252 · B 105 10536 \| 10536	1:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	2:31 PM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 252 \| 252	1:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	2:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 252 \| 252 · B 105 10536 \| 10536	1:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	2:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 254 \| 254 · B 105 10538 \| 10538	2:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	3:01 PM Interlaken West Bhf	1 transfer
R 61 254 \| 254 · B 105 10538 \| 10538	2:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	3:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 254 \| 254	2:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	2:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 256 \| 256	2:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	3:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 256 \| 256 · RE 9 4227 \| 4227	2:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h45	3:32 PM Interlaken West	1 transfer
R 61 258 \| 258	3:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	3:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 258 \| 258 · B 105 10542 \| 10542	3:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	4:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 260 \| 260	3:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	4:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 260 \| 260 · B 105 10544 \| 10544	3:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	4:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 262 \| 262	4:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	4:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 262 \| 262 · B 105 10546 \| 10546	4:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	5:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 264 \| 264 · RE 9 4231 \| 4231	4:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h45	5:32 PM Interlaken West	1 transfer
R 61 264 \| 264	4:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	5:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 266 \| 266	5:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	5:54 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 266 \| 266 · B 105 10552 \| 10552	5:17 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	6:01 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
R 61 268 \| 268	5:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h37	6:24 PM Interlaken Ost	0 transfersDirect
R 61 268 \| 268 · B 105 10556 \| 10556	5:47 PM Grindelwald station	0h44	6:31 PM Interlaken	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

30m

Cheapest SBB Price

$15 (€13)

SBB frequency

10 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Grindelwald and Interlaken

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

There is no high speed train available from Grindelwald to Interlaken.

Yes, there is a direct train from Grindelwald to Interlaken. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by SBB.

Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Grindelwald to Interlaken.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

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Things to do in Interlaken

Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.

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Touristik-Museum der Jungfrau-Region

Regional museum in a 17th-century building presenting local history, tourism, crafts, and mountain culture of Interlaken and the lakes.

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Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg

Open-air museum with preserved farmhouses and rural buildings that vividly introduce traditional Bernese Highland life and architecture.

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Schlossmuseum Thun

Extensive museum in Thun Castle covering regional archaeology, noble life, and Bernese history in a landmark setting.

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Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Interlaken is pricier than many Alpine towns. Hotels, dining, and mountain transit add up fast, though supermarkets and guesthouses can reduce daily costs.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 12-20 for takeaway or a simple meal.
Mid-range: CHF 25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafes may get small change.

Plan your visit to Interlaken

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Interlaken.

Yes, the train journey from Grindelwald to Interlaken is scenic, offering picturesque views of the Swiss Alps, lush valleys, and charming villages along the route.

Popular day trips by train from Interlaken include Milan, Lucerne, Lauterbrunnen, Basel, Bern.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Interlaken, travelers should be aware of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. Common safety concerns include sudden weather changes affecting outdoor activities like hiking and paragliding, so proper gear and local advice are essential. Scams are rare but can include overpriced taxi fares or unofficial tour offers; using licensed services helps avoid these issues.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

FAQs: Trains from Grindelwald to Interlaken

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grindelwald to Interlaken by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.