The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Grindelwald
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
45
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Grindelwald will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Grindelwald without transferring at least once.
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+
R 62 161 | 161 · R 61 261 | 26110:24 AM2h46Lucerne station1:10 PMGrindelwald station€341One-way2 transfers
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+
R 61 257 | 2579:24 AM2h46Lucerne station12:10 PMGrindelwald station€341One-way1 transfer
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+
R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 2579:24 AM2h46Lucerne station12:10 PMGrindelwald station€341One-way2 transfers
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+
R 61 261 | 26110:24 AM2h46Lucerne station1:10 PMGrindelwald station€341One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2912 | 2912+
R 61 243 | 2436:06 AM2h34Lucerne station8:40 AMGrindelwald station€451One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2942 | 2942+
B 312 299 | 2999:06 PM2h29Lucerne station11:35 PMGrindelwald€531One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2932 | 2932+
R 61 283 | 2834:06 PM2h34Lucerne station6:40 PMGrindelwald station€531One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2916 | 2916+
R 61 251 | 2518:06 AM2h34Lucerne station10:40 AMGrindelwald station€531One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2938 | 2938+
R 61 295 | 2957:06 PM2h34Lucerne station9:40 PMGrindelwald station€481One-way1 transfer
PE LIX 2936 | 2936+
R 61 291 | 2916:06 PM2h34Lucerne station8:40 PMGrindelwald station€531One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Lucerne to Grindelwald train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Grindelwald trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+ R 61 261 | 261 | 10:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h46 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR LIX 3086 | 3086+ R 62 161 | 161 · R 61 261 | 261 | 10:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h46 | 1:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 · ICE 101 | 101 · IC 81 814 | 814 · R 62 163 | 163 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 619 | 619 · R 62 165 | 165 · R 61 265 | 265 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 2:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2922 | 2922+ R 61 263 | 263 | 11:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 1:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969 · R 62 167 | 167 · R 61 267 | 267 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4720 | 4720 · EC 30065 | 30065 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 · R 62 169 | 169 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 3:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
PE LIX 2924 | 2924+ R 61 267 | 267 | 12:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 2:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 · IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 81 818 | 818 · R 62 171 | 171 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 623 | 623 · R 62 173 | 173 · R 61 273 | 273 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 4:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2926 | 2926+ R 61 271 | 271 | 1:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 3:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2472 | 2472 · ICE 279 | 279 · R 62 175 | 175 · R 61 275 | 275 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2928 | 2928+ R 61 275 | 275 | 2:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 4:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 · IC 6 975 | 975 · IC 81 822 | 822 · R 62 179 | 179 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · IC 61 627 | 627 · R 62 181 | 181 · R 61 281 | 281 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 6:10 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2930 | 2930+ R 61 279 | 279 | 3:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 5:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2476 | 2476 · IC 61 977 | 977 · R 62 183 | 183 · R 61 283 | 283 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2932 | 2932+ R 61 283 | 283 | 4:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 6:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2478 | 2478 · ICE 107 | 107 · R 62 187 | 187 · R 61 287 | 287 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4730 | 4730 · EC 30467 | 30467 · RE 9 4234 | 4234 · R 62 189 | 189 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 8:10 PM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
PE LIX 2934 | 2934+ R 61 287 | 287 | 5:06 PM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 7:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
IR 27 2456 | 2456 · IC 61 957 | 957 · R 62 143 | 143 · R 61 243 | 243 | 5:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
RE 24 4708 | 4708 · EC 30061 | 30061 · RE 9 4212 | 4212 · R 62 145 | 145 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 9:10 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
PE LIX 2912 | 2912+ R 61 243 | 243 | 6:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 8:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 · IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 81 806 | 806 · R 62 147 | 147 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 611 | 611 · R 62 149 | 149 · R 61 249 | 249 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 3h05 | 10:10 AM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2914 | 2914+ R 61 247 | 247 | 7:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 9:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
PE LIX 2916 | 2916+ R 61 251 | 251 | 8:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 10:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 · IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 81 810 | 810 · R 62 155 | 155 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 4 transfers | |
PE LIX 2918 | 2918+ R 61 255 | 255 | 9:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 11:40 AM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+ R 61 257 | 257 | 9:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h46 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
IR LIX 3084 | 3084+ R 62 157 | 157 · R 61 257 | 257 | 9:24 AM Lucerne station | 2h46 | 12:10 PM Grindelwald station | 2 transfers | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 · R 61 259 | 259 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 3h10 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 3 transfers | |
PE LIX 2920 | 2920+ R 61 259 | 259 | 10:06 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 12:40 PM Grindelwald station | 1 transfer | |
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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 €34 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 €34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Rhatische Bahn, SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Zentralbahn from Lucerne to Grindelwald trainsRhatische Bahn, SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG, Zentralbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Grindelwald from €34. 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 Lucerne to Grindelwald
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
Popular train stations from Lucerne to 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
- 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
- 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
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