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Compare train and bus for Grindelwald to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grindelwald to Zurich 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 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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$90 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Grindelwald to Zurich:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grindelwald to Zurich costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
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How to get from Grindelwald to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grindelwald to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 61 220 | 220 · IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 901 | 9015:45 AM2h43Grindelwald station8:28 AMZurich HB$681One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
R 61 220 | 220 · IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 901 | 9015:45 AM2h43Grindelwald station8:28 AMZurich HB$681One-way2 transfers
Fastest
R 61 226 | 226 · IC 81 811 | 8117:17 AM2h41Grindelwald station9:58 AMZurich HB$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 61 282 | 282 · IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 8399:17 PM3h00Grindelwald station12:17 AMZurich HB$681One-way2 transfers
R 61 220 | 220 · IC 61 608 | 608 · IC 901 | 901 · IR 55 707 | 7075:45 AM2h57Grindelwald station8:42 AMZürich Oerlikon$691One-way3 transfers
R 61 282 | 282 · IC 61 990 | 990 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 5 18594 | 185949:17 PM3h27Grindelwald station12:44 AMZurich Altstetten$701One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grindelwald to Zurich:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grindelwald to Zurich costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grindelwald and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Grindelwald station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Interlaken and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Berner Oberland-Bahnen to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, STI Bus AG to go to Zurich by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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