The cheapest and fastest trains from Grindelwald to Zermatt
Cheapest price
€93
Average price
€103
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grindelwald to Zermatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grindelwald to Zermatt will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €93.
It's difficult to get from Grindelwald to Zermatt without transferring at least 3 times.
R 61 242 | 242 · EC 6 | 6 · IC 6 967 | 967 · RE 41 237 | 237
R 61 234 | 234 · ICE 278 | 278 · IC 8 810 | 810 · RE 41 229 | 229
R 61 238 | 238 · IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 41 233 | 233
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 42 327 | 327
R 61 240 | 240 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 42 335 | 335
R 61 242 | 242 · EC 6 | 6 · IC 6 967 | 967 · RE 41 237 | 237
R 61 234 | 234 · ICE 278 | 278 · IC 8 810 | 810 · RE 41 229 | 229
R 61 238 | 238 · IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 41 233 | 233
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 42 327 | 327
R 61 240 | 240 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 42 335 | 335Live departures
Grindelwald to Zermatt train times
The table below shows live departures for Grindelwald to Zermatt trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 61 230 | 230 · IC 81 813 | 813 · IC 6 961 | 961 · RE 41 225 | 225 | 7:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 10:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 3 transfers | |
R 61 232 | 232 · RE 9 4215 | 4215 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 42 327 | 327 | 7:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 10:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 3 transfers | |
R 61 234 | 234 · ICE 278 | 278 · IC 8 810 | 810 · RE 41 229 | 229 | 8:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 3 transfers | |
R 61 238 | 238 · IC 81 817 | 817 · IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 41 233 | 233 | 9:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 transfers | |
R 61 240 | 240 · RE 9 4219 | 4219 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 42 335 | 335 | 9:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 12:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:17 AM Grindelwald | 3h00 | 9:17 AM Zermatt | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grindelwald to Zermatt
Trains from Grindelwald to Zermatt run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 00:45 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: SBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen from Grindelwald to Zermatt trainsSBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen trains will get you between Grindelwald and Zermatt from €59. 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 Grindelwald to Zermatt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grindelwald to Zermatt 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 Zermatt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Grindelwald, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Grindelwald, Grindelwald Grund and Grindelwald, Alfa. When arriving in Zermatt, you can end your trip in train stations like Zermatt, Bahnhof, Zermatt and Zermatt, Riffelalp - Hotel.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Grindelwald, which is located around 0.2 miles (259 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zermatt, Bahnhof, located 0 miles (0 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Grindelwald to Zermatt
- 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
- Ticket machines available
- Free
- 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Restaurant
- Panorama Self
- Ramps.
- Free
- 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
- The station serves as a departure point for the Gornergrat Bahn cogwheel train, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
- Cogwheel train: Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt
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