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Compare train for Grindelwald to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grindelwald to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, while a train costs an average of €66.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 3m 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.
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How to get from Grindelwald to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Grindelwald to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 61 272 | 272 · EV EV3 590255 | 590255 · RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 6346:47 PM 2h42 Grindelwald station 9:29 PM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 3 transfers
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R 61 272 | 272 · EV EV3 590255 | 590255 · RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 6346:47 PM 2h42 Grindelwald station 9:29 PM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
R 61 272 | 272 · EV EV3 590255 | 590255 · RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 6 634 | 6346:47 PM 2h42 Grindelwald station 9:29 PM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 3 transfers
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R 61 232 | 232 · EV EV3 590215 | 590215 · RE 9 30215 | 30215 · EC 60 | 608:47 AM 2h42 Grindelwald station 11:29 AM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 3 transfers
R 61 234 | 234 · EV EV3 590217 | 590217 · IC 61 10966 | 109669:17 AM 2h43 Grindelwald station 12:00 PM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 2 transfers
R 61 230 | 230 · EV EV3 590213 | 590213 · IC 61 964 | 9648:17 AM 2h43 Grindelwald station 11:00 AM Basel SBB €71 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grindelwald and Basel as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grindelwald station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Basel by train.
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