The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Grindelwald
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Grindelwald is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Grindelwald will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lucerne for Grindelwald every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.










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Lucerne to Grindelwald train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Grindelwald trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE LIX 2916 | 2916 · EV EV1 32916 | 32916 · R 61 251 | 251 | 07:06 Lucerne station | 2h34 | 09:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 61 963 | 963 · R 61 255 | 255 | 07:30 Lucerne station | 3h10 | 10:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 08:05 Lucerne station | 3h05 | 11:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918 · EV EV1 32918 | 32918 · R 61 255 | 255 | 08:06 Lucerne station | 2h34 | 10:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 08:30 Lucerne station | 3h10 | 11:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920 · EV EV1 32920 | 32920 · R 61 259 | 259 | 09:06 Lucerne station | 2h34 | 11:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Grindelwald
Trains from Lucerne to Grindelwald run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Rhatische Bahn, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Zentralbahn from Lucerne to Grindelwald trainsRhatische Bahn, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Zentralbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Grindelwald from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucerne to Grindelwald train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Grindelwald by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Grindelwald, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Grindelwald
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald
- Hotel Gletschergarten
- Hotel Spinne
- 60 places, covered
- Located near the ticket office
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, primarily serving as a transit point to Kleine Scheidegg.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 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
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