The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Grindelwald
Cheapest price on Sep 28
€57
Average ticket price on Sep 28
€64
Fastest journey on Sep 28
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
2 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 28
32
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Grindelwald is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Grindelwald will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Grindelwald without transferring at least once.
IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 2731:30 PM2h40Basel SBB4:10 PMGrindelwald station€571One-way1 transfer
IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 2731:30 PM2h40Basel SBB4:10 PMGrindelwald station€571One-way2 transfers
IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 26711:58 AM2h42Basel SBB2:40 PMGrindelwald station€571One-way1 transfer
IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 26711:58 AM2h42Basel SBB2:40 PMGrindelwald station€571One-way2 transfers
IC 61 633 | 633 · R 62 193 | 193 · R 61 293 | 2936:30 PM2h40Basel SBB9:10 PMGrindelwald station€571One-way2 transfers
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 2538:30 AM2h40Basel SBB11:10 AMGrindelwald station€731One-way2 transfers
IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 2579:30 AM2h40Basel SBB12:10 PMGrindelwald station€631One-way2 transfers
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 26110:30 AM2h40Basel SBB1:10 PMGrindelwald station€861One-way2 transfers
IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 2579:30 AM2h40Basel SBB12:10 PMGrindelwald station€631One-way1 transfer
IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 26511:30 AM2h40Basel SBB2:10 PMGrindelwald station€581One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Basel to Grindelwald train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Grindelwald trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 · R 62 147 | 147 · R 61 247 | 247 | 6:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 247 | 6:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 271 | 271 · R 62 151 | 151 · R 61 251 | 251 | 7:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 271 | 271 · R 61 251 | 251 | 7:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 61 253 | 253 | 8:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 · R 61 255 | 255 | 8:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · R 61 259 | 259 | 9:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 · R 61 259 | 259 | 9:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 61 263 | 263 | 10:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 619 | 619 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:30 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 267 | 11:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · R 61 267 | 267 | 11:58 AM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
EC 65 | 65 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 61 269 | 269 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 61 271 | 271 | 12:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 275 | 1:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 | 279 · R 61 275 | 275 | 1:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
EC 67 | 67 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · R 61 289 | 289 | 5:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · R 61 291 | 291 | 5:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · R 62 191 | 191 · R 61 291 | 291 | 5:58 PM Basel SBB | 2h42 | 8:40 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · R 61 293 | 293 | 6:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · R 62 193 | 193 · R 61 293 | 293 | 6:30 PM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 9:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Grindelwald
Trains from Basel to Grindelwald run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €51 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SBB from Basel to Grindelwald trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Grindelwald from €51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Grindelwald
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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
Popular train stations from Basel to Grindelwald
Most Basel to Grindelwald trains use the Basel SBB to Grindelwald station pair, with some services arriving at Grindelwald Grund. Use this guide to compare Basel and Grindelwald train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Grindelwald leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, 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 Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Which Grindelwald station do trains from Basel arrive at?
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.
Getting to Grindelwald Grund from Grindelwald city centre
Grindelwald Grund train station facilities and services
Grindelwald Grund has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grindelwald Grund.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grindelwald Grund. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grindelwald Grund: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Grindelwald Grund: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grindelwald Grund: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Belvedere Grindelwald, Hotel Gletschergarten, Hotel Spinne.
Getting to Alpiglen from Grindelwald city centre
Alpiglen is 3 km from Grindelwald city centre. Public transport options include:
Alpiglen train station facilities and services
Alpiglen has practical services for this route, including Dining and WC.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Alpiglen.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alpiglen: WC.
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