How to travel from Zurich to Grindelwald

There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Grindelwald including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Grindelwald is a bus with an average price of €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Grindelwald:

A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Grindelwald costing on average €77.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Grindelwald is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 58m.

The distance from Zurich to Grindelwald is approximately 56 miles (91 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Grindelwald is:

• Around 23 trains per day.
• Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Grindelwald:

• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Grindelwald station.
• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Interlaken.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Grindelwald, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, Shuttler to go to Grindelwald by bus.
• Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Grindelwald by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Grindelwald:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Grindelwald often also extend their vacation to go to Interlaken, Milan, Lauterbrunnen, Zermatt, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Grindelwald and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Grindelwald to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Grindelwald, you can enjoy adventurous activities at Grindelwald-First, such as zip-lining and mountain carting. Visit the Glacier Gorge to marvel at its rock formations and waterfalls. Take a scenic train ride on the Bernese Oberland Railway, and explore the charming village with its traditional Swiss architecture. Don't miss a guided tour of the local cheese factory to learn about Swiss cheese-making traditions. For stunning sights, walk the First Cliff Walk for panoramic views, visit Jungfraujoch for breathtaking glacier vistas, hike the Eiger Trail, relax by Bachalpsee Lake, and take a cable car to Pfingstegg for views of the area.

To fully experience Grindelwald's stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and nearby attractions like Jungfraujoch, plan for a stay of 3 to 4 days.