- Recommended
Heimatmuseum Grindelwald
Local history museum covering alpine life, farming, mountaineering, crafts, and the development of tourism in Grindelwald. A strong choice for visitors wanting village context beyond the scenery.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
147
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Grindelwald is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Grindelwald will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Grindelwald without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 81 802 | 802 · R 61 239 | 239
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 81 802 | 802 · R 62 139 | 139
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 81 802 | 802 · R 61 239 | 239
IC 8 838 | 838 · IC 61 991 | 991 · R 62 135 | 135 · R 61 235 | 235
IC 8 834 | 834 · IC 61 987 | 987 · B 312 299 | 299
IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 62 151 | 151 · R 61 251 | 251
IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 61 251 | 251
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Grindelwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Grindelwald:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grindelwald costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€83) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.90 (€-13.90). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Grindelwald trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · R 61 263 | 263 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 267 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h24 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 267 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 267 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 267 | 12:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 271 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18551 | 18551 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 | 1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18551 | 18551 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18951 | 18951 · IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 1:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h24 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 275 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 2:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 5:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18555 | 18555 · IC 81 822 | 822 · R 62 179 | 179 · R 61 279 | 279 | 2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18555 | 18555 · IC 81 822 | 822 · R 61 279 | 279 | 2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 81 822 | 822 · R 62 179 | 179 · R 61 279 | 279 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 81 822 | 822 · R 61 279 | 279 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 822 | 822 · R 62 179 | 179 · R 61 279 | 279 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 822 | 822 · R 61 279 | 279 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 62 181 | 181 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 61 281 | 281 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 62 181 | 181 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 61 281 | 281 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 62 181 | 181 · R 61 281 | 281 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 904 | 904 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 61 281 | 281 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18559 | 18559 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 62 183 | 183 | 3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18559 | 18559 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 61 283 | 283 | 3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 61 283 | 283 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 62 183 | 183 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 62 183 | 183 · R 61 283 | 283 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 61 283 | 283 | 4:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 7:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18563 | 18563 · IC 81 826 | 826 · R 61 287 | 287 | 4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18563 | 18563 · IC 81 826 | 826 · R 62 187 | 187 · R 61 287 | 287 | 4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 · R 61 287 | 287 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 · R 62 187 | 187 · R 61 287 | 287 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · R 61 289 | 289 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · R 61 287 | 287 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · R 62 187 | 187 · R 61 287 | 287 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · R 61 289 | 289 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18567 | 18567 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 61 291 | 291 | 5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18567 | 18567 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 62 191 | 191 | 5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 61 291 | 291 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 62 191 | 191 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 62 191 | 191 · R 61 291 | 291 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 61 291 | 291 | 6:02 PM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
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IC 8 804 | 804 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 · R 61 245 | 245 | 6:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 · R 61 245 | 245 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 247 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 62 147 | 147 · R 61 247 | 247 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 62 151 | 151 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 61 251 | 251 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 61 251 | 251 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 62 151 | 151 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 62 151 | 151 · R 61 251 | 251 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · IC 61 333 | 333 · R 61 251 | 251 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 255 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h52 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h11 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h08 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 · R 61 259 | 259 | 10:02 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h55 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h54 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h54 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h38 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Zurich to Grindelwald run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Grindelwald — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Grindelwald trip today.
Local history museum covering alpine life, farming, mountaineering, crafts, and the development of tourism in Grindelwald. A strong choice for visitors wanting village context beyond the scenery.
Museum in Interlaken dedicated to the history of travel, hotels, transport, and alpine tourism in the Jungfrau area. Especially relevant for understanding how Grindelwald became a famous resort.
Large open-air museum near Brienz with historic Swiss houses, crafts, and rural traditions. It is one of the region's best cultural attractions for visitors who want a broader Swiss heritage overview.
Iconic high-alpine destination marketed as the Top of Europe, famous for glacier views, the railway journey, and snow experiences. It is the region's signature must-do excursion from Grindelwald.
Major mountain area known for sweeping views, hiking, cliffside attractions, and strong social media appeal. A top pick in summer and autumn for first-time visitors and photographers.
Dramatic metal walkway and viewpoint at First, suspended along the mountainside. It is one of the most photographed attractions near Grindelwald and especially popular online.
A classic Swiss pot of melted cheese served with bread for dipping. It is especially popular in the Bernese Oberland after a day in the mountains.
Crisp pan-fried grated potatoes, originally from the canton of Bern. In Grindelwald it is often served as a hearty alpine side or main dish.
Melted cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. This comforting mountain meal is a staple across Swiss alpine regions.
An established Grindelwald favorite for Indian cuisine, appreciated for warm service, generous portions, and mountain village atmosphere.
A popular modern spot in Grindelwald known for brunch, coffee, burgers, and relaxed casual dining near the village center.
A well-known stylish restaurant and bar serving Swiss classics, grilled dishes, and cocktails in a lively upscale alpine setting.
Prices are high even by Swiss standards, especially for hotels, mountain transport, and dining in peak season.
Service is included. Tipping is modest: round up bills or leave about 5-10% for excellent service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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