The cheapest and fastest trains from Grindelwald to Lugano
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grindelwald to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grindelwald to Lugano will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Grindelwald for Lugano every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Grindelwald to Lugano train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 61 230 | 230 · IC 81 813 | 813 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 5 5171 | 5171 | 07:17 Grindelwald station | 4h49 | 12:06 Lugano | 3 changes | |
R 61 230 | 230 · IC 81 813 | 813 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 07:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 8 815 | 815 · EC 151 | 151 | 07:47 Grindelwald station | 5h41 | 13:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 8 815 | 815 · EC 151 | 151 | 07:47 Grindelwald station | 5h49 | 13:36 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 3017 | 3017 | 07:47 Grindelwald station | 5h37 | 13:24 Lugano, Stazione | 5 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 6 613 | 613 · IR 3017 | 3017 | 07:47 Grindelwald station | 5h48 | 13:35 Lugano | 6 changes | |
R 61 234 | 234 · EV EV1 32921 | 32921 · PE LIX 2921 | 2921 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 08:17 Grindelwald station | 4h49 | 13:06 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 234 | 234 · EV EV1 32921 | 32921 · PE LIX 2921 | 2921 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 08:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 12:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 238 | 238 · IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 09:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 13:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
R 61 238 | 238 · IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 09:17 Grindelwald station | 4h49 | 14:06 Lugano | 3 changes | |
R 61 240 | 240 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 8 819 | 819 · IC 2 1475 | 1475 | 09:47 Grindelwald station | 5h53 | 15:40 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 240 | 240 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 8 819 | 819 · IC 2 1475 | 1475 | 09:47 Grindelwald station | 5h41 | 15:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 242 | 242 · EV EV1 32925 | 32925 · PE LIX 2925 | 2925 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 10:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 242 | 242 · EV EV1 32925 | 32925 · PE LIX 2925 | 2925 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 10:17 Grindelwald station | 4h49 | 15:06 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 242 | 242 · EV EV1 32925 | 32925 · PE LIX 2925 | 2925 · IR VAE 2029 | 2029 | 10:17 Grindelwald station | 5h23 | 15:40 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 242 | 242 · EV EV1 32925 | 32925 · PE LIX 2925 | 2925 · IR VAE 2029 | 2029 | 10:17 Grindelwald station | 5h11 | 15:28 Lugano, Stazione | 4 changes | |
R 61 246 | 246 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 11:17 Grindelwald station | 4h55 | 16:12 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 246 | 246 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 11:17 Grindelwald station | 4h59 | 16:16 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 246 | 246 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 11:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 250 | 250 · EV EV1 32929 | 32929 · PE LIX 2929 | 2929 · EC 173 | 173 | 12:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 16:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 250 | 250 · IC 81 823 | 823 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 5 5311 | 5311 | 12:17 Grindelwald station | 5h25 | 17:42 Lugano | 3 changes | |
R 61 250 | 250 · EV EV1 32929 | 32929 · PE LIX 2929 | 2929 · EC 173 | 173 | 12:17 Grindelwald station | 4h59 | 17:16 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 250 | 250 · EV EV1 32929 | 32929 · PE LIX 2929 | 2929 · EC 173 | 173 | 12:17 Grindelwald station | 4h55 | 17:12 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 250 | 250 · IC 81 823 | 823 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 | 12:17 Grindelwald station | 5h11 | 17:28 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
R 61 254 | 254 · ICE 376 | 376 · IC 8 825 | 825 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 13:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 17:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 254 | 254 · ICE 376 | 376 · IC 8 825 | 825 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 13:17 Grindelwald station | 4h52 | 18:09 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 254 | 254 · ICE 376 | 376 · IC 8 825 | 825 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 13:17 Grindelwald station | 4h55 | 18:12 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 258 | 258 · IC 81 827 | 827 · IC 2 1483 | 1483 | 14:17 Grindelwald station | 5h11 | 19:28 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
R 61 258 | 258 · IC 81 827 | 827 · IC 2 1483 | 1483 · B 4 4244 | 4244 | 14:17 Grindelwald station | 5h33 | 19:50 Lugano | 3 changes | |
R 61 258 | 258 · EV EV1 32933 | 32933 · PE LIX 2933 | 2933 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 14:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 18:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 258 | 258 · EV EV1 32933 | 32933 · PE LIX 2933 | 2933 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 14:17 Grindelwald station | 4h58 | 19:15 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 258 | 258 · EV EV1 32933 | 32933 · PE LIX 2933 | 2933 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 14:17 Grindelwald station | 4h57 | 19:14 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 262 | 262 · IC 61 980 | 980 · IC 8 829 | 829 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 15:17 Grindelwald station | 4h58 | 20:15 Lugano | 5 changes | |
R 61 262 | 262 · IC 61 980 | 980 · IC 8 829 | 829 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 15:17 Grindelwald station | 4h57 | 20:14 Lugano | 4 changes | |
R 61 262 | 262 · IC 61 980 | 980 · IC 8 829 | 829 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 15:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 19:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 266 | 266 · EV EV1 32937 | 32937 · PE LIX 2937 | 2937 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 16:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 20:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 270 | 270 · IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 833 | 833 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 17:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 21:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 274 | 274 · EV EV2 22941 | 22941 · PE LIX 2941 | 2941 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 18:17 Grindelwald station | 4h41 | 22:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
R 61 278 | 278 · EV EV2 9089 | 9089 · PE LIX 2945 | 2945 · IR 26 2343 | 2343 | 19:17 Grindelwald station | 5h08 | 00:25 Lugano, Stazione | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grindelwald to Lugano
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 00:37 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Berner Oberland-Bahnen from Grindelwald to Lugano trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Berner Oberland-Bahnen trains will get you between Grindelwald and Lugano from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Grindelwald to Lugano train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grindelwald and Lugano
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Barry's
- Restaurant Golden India
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald
- Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort
- Hotel Spinne
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Kleine Scheidegg
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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