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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Historic open-air museum in Ballenberg showing traditional Swiss buildings and crafts. Excellent for understanding Bernese Oberland rural heritage.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Interlaken to Grindelwald is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Grindelwald will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Mon, Nov 16, we found 71 trains from Interlaken to Grindelwald, including 17 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Mon, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 36 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.
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Trains from Interlaken to Grindelwald run on average 11 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€14) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Interlaken to Grindelwald.
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Grindelwald trains for today, Sunday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BN M40 99246 | 99246 · EV EV1 590000 | 590000 · R 61 235 | 235 | 3:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h48 | 6:38 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
BN M40 99246 | 99246 · EV EV1 590000 | 590000 · R 62 135 | 135 · R 61 235 | 235 | 3:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 2h48 | 6:38 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
R 62 137 | 137 · R 61 237 | 237 | 6:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 7:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 237 | 237 | 6:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 7:10 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 60 6010 | 6010 · EV EV3 590204 | 590204 · R 61 239 | 239 | 6:50 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h50 | 7:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
R 62 139 | 139 · R 61 239 | 239 | 7:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 7:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 239 | 239 | 7:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 7:40 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 105 10507 | 10507 · R 61 241 | 241 | 7:27 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 8:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 241 | 241 | 7:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 8:10 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 141 | 141 · R 61 241 | 241 | 7:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 8:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10805 | 10805 · R 61 243 | 243 | 7:52 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10509 | 10509 · R 61 243 | 243 | 7:57 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 143 | 143 · R 61 243 | 243 | 8:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 243 | 243 | 8:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 108 10807 | 10807 · R 61 245 | 245 | 8:22 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10515 | 10515 · R 61 245 | 245 | 8:27 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 245 | 245 | 8:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 145 | 145 · R 61 245 | 245 | 8:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10809 | 10809 · R 61 247 | 247 | 8:52 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10517 | 10517 · R 61 247 | 247 | 8:57 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 147 | 147 · R 61 247 | 247 | 9:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 247 | 247 | 9:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 108 10811 | 10811 · R 61 249 | 249 | 9:22 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10519 | 10519 · R 61 249 | 249 | 9:27 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 249 | 9:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 249 | 249 | 9:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 108 10813 | 10813 · R 61 251 | 251 | 9:52 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10521 | 10521 · R 61 251 | 251 | 9:57 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 251 | 251 | 10:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 151 | 151 · R 61 251 | 251 | 10:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10815 | 10815 · R 61 253 | 253 | 10:22 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10523 | 10523 · R 61 253 | 253 | 10:27 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 153 | 153 · R 61 253 | 253 | 10:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 253 | 253 | 10:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 108 10817 | 10817 · R 61 255 | 255 | 10:52 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10525 | 10525 · R 61 255 | 255 | 10:57 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 255 | 255 | 11:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 11:04 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10819 | 10819 · R 61 257 | 257 | 11:22 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10527 | 10527 · R 61 257 | 257 | 11:27 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 257 | 257 | 11:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 11:34 AM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10821 | 10821 · R 61 259 | 259 | 11:52 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10529 | 10529 · R 61 259 | 259 | 11:57 AM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 259 | 259 | 12:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 159 | 159 · R 61 259 | 259 | 12:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10823 | 10823 · R 61 261 | 261 | 12:22 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10531 | 10531 · R 61 261 | 261 | 12:27 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 261 | 261 | 12:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 161 | 161 · R 61 261 | 261 | 12:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10825 | 10825 · R 61 263 | 263 | 12:52 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10533 | 10533 · R 61 263 | 263 | 12:57 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 263 | 263 | 1:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 1:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 108 10827 | 10827 · R 61 265 | 265 | 1:22 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10535 | 10535 · R 61 265 | 265 | 1:27 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 1:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 265 | 265 | 1:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 108 10829 | 10829 · R 61 267 | 267 | 1:52 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h48 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10537 | 10537 · R 61 267 | 267 | 1:57 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 267 | 2:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 267 | 267 | 2:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 105 10539 | 10539 · R 61 269 | 269 | 2:27 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 269 | 269 | 2:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 169 | 169 · R 61 269 | 269 | 2:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21184 | 21184 · R 61 271 | 271 | 2:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h50 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10541 | 10541 · R 61 271 | 271 | 2:57 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 271 | 271 | 3:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 3:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 3:23 PM Interlaken West | 0h47 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10543 | 10543 · R 61 273 | 273 | 3:27 PM Interlaken | 0h43 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10543 | 10543 · R 61 273 | 273 | 3:27 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 3:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 273 | 273 | 3:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21220 | 21220 · R 61 275 | 275 | 3:50 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h50 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 3:53 PM Interlaken West | 0h47 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10545 | 10545 · R 61 275 | 275 | 3:57 PM Interlaken | 0h43 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10545 | 10545 · R 61 275 | 275 | 3:57 PM Interlaken West Bhf | 0h43 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 275 | 275 | 4:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 275 | 4:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 4:22 PM Interlaken West | 0h48 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10547 | 10547 · R 61 277 | 277 | 4:27 PM Interlaken | 0h43 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 277 | 277 | 4:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 177 | 177 · R 61 277 | 277 | 4:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 822 | 822 · R 61 279 | 279 | 4:53 PM Interlaken West | 0h47 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
B 105 10549 | 10549 · R 61 279 | 279 | 4:57 PM Interlaken | 0h43 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 62 179 | 179 · R 61 279 | 279 | 5:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
R 61 279 | 279 | 5:04 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 61 281 | 281 | 5:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 62 181 | 181 · R 61 281 | 281 | 5:34 PM Interlaken Ost | 0h36 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
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Historic open-air museum in Ballenberg showing traditional Swiss buildings and crafts. Excellent for understanding Bernese Oberland rural heritage.
Interactive museum at Jungfraujoch about alpine science and the high-mountain railway. Ideal for visitors already making the iconic summit trip.
Local museum on village life, mountaineering, farming, and tourism. A compact, informative introduction to Grindelwald's culture and Alpine history.
Dramatic glacier gorge with walkways through steep rock walls. One of Grindelwald's signature natural attractions and an easy must-see outing.
Celebrated mountain summit area with cliff walk, lake, and broad hiking network. A top destination for views and recent high-profile attractions.
Panoramic ridge walk between Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg. Famous for classic Eiger views and one of the region's best scenic hikes.
Cheese fondue is melted Alpine cheese shared from a communal pot, a classic Bernese Oberland winter meal tied to mountain dairy traditions.
Rösti is a crisp pan-fried potato cake from nearby Bernese traditions, often served with bacon, egg, or mountain cheese in alpine inns.
Älplermagronen is a hearty Alpine pasta bake with potatoes, cheese, cream, and onions, often served with apple sauce in Swiss mountain regions.
Refined Swiss dining at Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof, known for seasonal ingredients, polished service, and an elegant mountain setting.
Traditional chalet restaurant famed for cheese fondue and Swiss classics, with warm alpine interiors and views above Grindelwald village.
Popular casual spot serving burgers, steaks, and Swiss comfort food in a lively rustic atmosphere near the center of Grindelwald.
Very costly versus most Alpine destinations; hotels, dining, and mountain transit are all priced at Swiss premium tourist rates.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Round taxi fares up slightly; small cafe tips are optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken to Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Interlaken to Grindelwald trains use the Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald station pair, with some services arriving at Grindelwald, Alfa. Use this guide to compare Interlaken and Grindelwald train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Grindelwald has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Barry's, Restaurant Golden India
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Grindelwald. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Grindelwald. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Grindelwald: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grindelwald: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grindelwald: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald, Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort, Hotel Spinne.
Grindelwald, Alfa is 1 km from Grindelwald city centre. Public transport options include:
Grindelwald, Alfa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Grindelwald, Alfa. ATMs are available at Grindelwald, Alfa.
Ticket office support is available at Grindelwald, Alfa.
Available at Grindelwald, Alfa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grindelwald, Alfa: Wheelchair access available via ramps and elevators.
Grindelwald Grund has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Grindelwald Grund.
Ticket office support is available at Grindelwald Grund. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Available at Grindelwald Grund: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Grindelwald Grund: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grindelwald Grund: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald, Hotel Gletschergarten, Hotel Spinne.
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