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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Grindelwald
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Grindelwald:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grindelwald costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $82 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.16 (€-9.35). The journey takes 2h 33m 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.
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How to get from Zurich to Grindelwald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Grindelwald is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 61 243 | 2436:02 AM2h38Zurich HB8:40 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 61 243 | 2436:02 AM2h38Zurich HB8:40 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 61 243 | 2436:02 AM2h38Zurich HB8:40 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way2 transfers
Other options
- IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 62 143 | 143 · R 61 243 | 2436:02 AM2h38Zurich HB8:40 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way3 transfers
- IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 · R 62 141 | 141 · R 61 241 | 2415:19 AM2h51Zurich HB8:10 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way3 transfers
- IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 · R 61 241 | 2415:19 AM2h51Zurich HB8:10 AMGrindelwald station$661One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Grindelwald:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grindelwald costing on average $93 (€78).
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Grindelwald as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Grindelwald station.
- Buses mostly depart from Opfikon, Glatthof and arrive in Iseltwald.
- Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express to go to Grindelwald by train.
- Travel with Infobus to go to Grindelwald by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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