The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich Airport 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 100 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich Airport to Grindelwald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 100 km
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£82 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Grindelwald train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Grindelwald trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:48 Zurich Airport | 2h52 | 09:40 Grindelwald | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:15 Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 10:10 Grindelwald | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:18 Zurich Airport | 2h52 | 10:10 Grindelwald | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 Zurich Airport | 3h02 | 11:10 Grindelwald | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 15:40 Grindelwald | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald
Trains from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 17:48 |
Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich Airport to Grindelwald trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Grindelwald from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich Airport to Grindelwald train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport 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 Zurich Airport and Grindelwald
- 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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