The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 36 m
Trains on 05 Sept
59
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station you need to make at least one change.
IC 81 830 | 830 · R 61 295 | 29519:022h38Zurich HB21:40Grindelwald station£571One-way1 change
IC 81 830 | 830 · R 62 195 | 195 · R 61 295 | 29519:022h38Zurich HB21:40Grindelwald station£571One-way2 changes
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · R 61 297 | 29720:022h38Zurich HB22:40Grindelwald station£581One-way2 changes
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · R 62 197 | 197 · R 61 297 | 29720:022h38Zurich HB22:40Grindelwald station£581One-way3 changes
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 27113:022h38Zurich HB15:40Grindelwald station£581One-way1 change
IC 1303 | 1303 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 2497:382h32Zurich HB10:10Grindelwald station£871One-way3 changes
IC 1303 | 1303 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 2497:382h32Zurich HB10:10Grindelwald station£871One-way2 changes
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 2559:022h38Zurich HB11:40Grindelwald station£871One-way1 change
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 27113:022h38Zurich HB15:40Grindelwald station£581One-way1 change
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 27514:022h38Zurich HB16:40Grindelwald station£581One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich HB to Grindelwald station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £65, while a coach costs an average of £106.
Distance: 92 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price Cheapest | £106 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station:
A train is £41 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station costing on average £106.
Other travel options to Grindelwald station take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.64. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 1h 57m 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.
Live departures
Zurich HB to Grindelwald station train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Grindelwald station trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 8 842 | 842 · IC 61 993 | 993 · B M41 941005 | 941005 | 0:02 Zurich HB | 2h42 | 2:44 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 · R 61 237 | 237 | 2:02 Zurich HB | 5h08 | 7:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IR N1 746 | 746 · RE 1 4157 | 4157 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 · R 62 137 | 137 | 2:02 Zurich HB | 5h08 | 7:10 Grindelwald station | 4 changes | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 · R 61 241 | 241 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IC 61 607 | 607 · R 62 141 | 141 · R 61 241 | 241 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 · R 61 245 | 245 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 9:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 62 143 | 143 · R 61 243 | 243 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 8:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 804 | 804 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 61 243 | 243 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 8:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IR 37 2254 | 2254 · IR 16 2158 | 2158 · IC 1341 | 1341 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 | 6:08 Zurich HB | 3h02 | 9:10 Grindelwald station | 5 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 · R 61 245 | 245 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 62 147 | 147 · R 61 247 | 247 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 247 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 9:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 1303 | 1303 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:38 Zurich HB | 2h32 | 10:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 1303 | 1303 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:38 Zurich HB | 2h32 | 10:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 · R 62 151 | 151 · R 61 251 | 251 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 11:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 808 | 808 · ICE 271 | 271 · R 61 251 | 251 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 10:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 255 | 9:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 11:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 13:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 · R 61 259 | 259 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 12:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · EC 63 | 63 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 13:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 11:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 13:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · R 61 263 | 263 | 11:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 13:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 14:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 900 | 900 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 14:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 267 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 14:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 267 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 14:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 816 | 816 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 15:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 12:08 Zurich HB | 3h02 | 15:10 Grindelwald station | 5 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 15:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 13:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 15:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 271 | 13:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 15:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 16:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 902 | 902 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 16:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · RE 9 4228 | 4228 · R 61 277 | 277 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 17:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 16:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 820 | 820 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 275 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 16:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 61 283 | 283 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 18:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 3h08 | 19:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 824 | 824 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 62 183 | 183 · R 61 283 | 283 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 18:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 9 4232 | 4232 · R 61 285 | 285 | 16:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 19:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · R 61 287 | 287 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 19:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 81 826 | 826 · R 62 187 | 187 · R 61 287 | 287 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 19:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 906 | 906 · EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · R 61 289 | 289 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 20:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 62 191 | 191 · R 61 291 | 291 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 20:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 828 | 828 · IC 61 981 | 981 · R 61 291 | 291 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 20:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 · R 62 193 | 193 · R 61 293 | 293 | 18:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:10 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IC 61 633 | 633 · R 61 293 | 293 | 18:32 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:10 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 81 830 | 830 · R 61 295 | 295 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:40 Grindelwald station | 1 change | |
IC 81 830 | 830 · R 62 195 | 195 · R 61 295 | 295 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 30830 | 30830 · IC 61 30983 | 30983 · R 61 295 | 295 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 30830 | 30830 · IC 61 30983 | 30983 · R 62 195 | 195 · R 61 295 | 295 | 19:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 21:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · R 61 297 | 297 | 20:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 22:40 Grindelwald station | 2 changes | |
IC 8 832 | 832 · ICE 375 | 375 · R 62 197 | 197 · R 61 297 | 297 | 20:02 Zurich HB | 2h38 | 22:40 Grindelwald station | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station
Trains from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:02 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Grindelwald station from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Grindelwald station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Grindelwald station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Grindelwald station
Most Zurich HB to Grindelwald station trains use the Zürich HB to Grindelwald station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Grindelwald station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Grindelwald from Grindelwald city centre
Grindelwald train station facilities and services
Grindelwald has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Barry's, Restaurant Golden India
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grindelwald. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Grindelwald. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grindelwald: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Grindelwald: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grindelwald: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald, Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort, Hotel Spinne.

