How to get from Zurich to Grindelwald
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Grindelwald by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 92 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 13m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 13m
2 transfers
Train
€64
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Grindelwald. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 13m by train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 92 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Mon, Oct 19.
92 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €63Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 5h 13m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Reading date not recorded | 2h 49mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€63Omio catalogue, Oct 295h 13m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€20Reading date not recorded2h 49m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Grindelwald: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Baseltrain
SBB·1h 08m - 2Basel → InterlakentrainSBB·1h 55m
- 3Interlaken → GrindelwaldtrainBOB·36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zurich to Grindelwald
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 2h 38m€63Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
SBBZurich-Basel, Basel-InterlakenBook →BOBInterlaken-GrindelwaldBook →Regional connectionZurich Airport-GrindelwaldBook →On this route you travel with SBB, BOB, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Grindelwald works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Basel, about 1h 8m. Transfer in Basel and continue by SBB train on to Interlaken (1h 55m). Transfer in Interlaken and continue by BOB train on to Grindelwald (36 min). In total it's roughly €64 over 5h 13m, 2 transfers.
Where to stay
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Things to do in Grindelwald
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Zurich to Grindelwald: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Grindelwald?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 5h 13m by train, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Zurich to Grindelwald?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Grindelwald from Zurich?
About 92 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Grindelwald cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Grindelwald?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with SBB, BOB, Regional connection.
Can you get from Zurich to Grindelwald without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Grindelwald?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB, BOB, Regional connection
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026