The cheapest and fastest trains from Grindelwald to Zermatt
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
11
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grindelwald to Zermatt will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $129.
To travel from Grindelwald to Zermatt you need to make at least 4 changes.
R 61 232 | 232 · B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 · R 41 229 | 2298:47 AM3h30Grindelwald station12:17 PMZermatt Bhf$1291One-way3 changes
R 61 236 | 236 · B 60 6024 | 6024 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 2339:47 AM3h30Grindelwald station1:17 PMZermatt Bhf$1301One-way3 changes
R 61 238 | 238 · EV EV3 560121 | 560121 · IC 61 31106 | 31106 · IC 8 812 | 81210:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station1:17 PMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 230 | 230 · EV EV3 560113 | 560113 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 808 | 8088:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station11:17 AMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 232 | 232 · EV EV3 560115 | 560115 · RE 9 30215 | 30215 · ICE 271 | 2718:47 AM3h03Grindelwald station11:50 AMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 238 | 238 · EV EV3 560121 | 560121 · IC 61 31106 | 31106 · IC 8 812 | 81210:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station1:17 PMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 230 | 230 · EV EV3 560113 | 560113 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 808 | 8088:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station11:17 AMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 234 | 234 · EV EV3 560117 | 560117 · IC 61 10966 | 10966 · IC 8 10810 | 108109:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station12:17 PMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 226 | 226 · EV EV3 560109 | 560109 · ICE 372 | 372 · IC 8 10806 | 108067:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station10:17 AMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
R 61 222 | 222 · EV EV3 560105 | 560105 · IC 61 10960 | 10960 · IC 8 804 | 8046:17 AM3h00Grindelwald station9:17 AMZermatt Bhf$1421One-way4 changes
Live departures
Grindelwald to Zermatt train times
The table below shows live departures for Grindelwald to Zermatt trains for today, Monday, 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 61 222 | 222 · EV EV3 560105 | 560105 · IC 61 10960 | 10960 · IC 8 804 | 804 | 6:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 9:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 224 | 224 · EV EV3 560107 | 560107 · RE 9 30211 | 30211 · EC 61 | 61 | 6:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 226 | 226 · EV EV3 560109 | 560109 · ICE 372 | 372 · IC 8 10806 | 10806 | 7:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 10:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 230 | 230 · EV EV3 560113 | 560113 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 808 | 808 | 8:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · EV EV3 560115 | 560115 · RE 9 30215 | 30215 · ICE 271 | 271 | 8:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 232 | 232 · B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 · R 41 229 | 229 | 8:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h30 | 12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
R 61 234 | 234 · EV EV3 560117 | 560117 · IC 61 10966 | 10966 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 | 9:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 236 | 236 · EV EV3 560119 | 560119 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 1 4267 | 4267 | 9:47 AM Grindelwald station | 4h03 | 1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 5 changes | |
R 61 236 | 236 · B 60 6024 | 6024 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233 | 9:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h30 | 1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
R 61 238 | 238 · EV EV3 560121 | 560121 · IC 61 31106 | 31106 · IC 8 812 | 812 | 10:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 240 | 240 · EV EV3 560123 | 560123 · RE 9 30219 | 30219 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 10:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 240 | 240 · B 60 6026 | 6026 · IC 8 10814 | 10814 · R 41 237 | 237 | 10:47 AM Grindelwald station | 3h30 | 2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
R 61 242 | 242 · EV EV3 560125 | 560125 · IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IC 8 10814 | 10814 | 11:17 AM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 246 | 246 · EV EV3 560129 | 560129 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 816 | 816 | 12:17 PM Grindelwald station | 3h00 | 3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
R 61 248 | 248 · B 60 6034 | 6034 · IC 8 10418 | 10418 · R 41 245 | 245 | 12:47 PM Grindelwald station | 3h30 | 4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
R 61 248 | 248 · EV EV3 560131 | 560131 · RE 9 30223 | 30223 · EC 65 | 65 | 12:47 PM Grindelwald station | 3h03 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
| Tuesday, 2 June | |||||
R 61 218 | 218 · EV EV3 560101 | 560101 · ICE 374 | 374 · IC 8 10802 | 10802 | 5:15 AM Grindelwald station | 3h02 | 8:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Grindelwald to Zermatt
Trains from Grindelwald to Zermatt run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 3:38 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: SBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen from Grindelwald to Zermatt trainsSBB, Berner Oberland-Bahnen trains will get you between Grindelwald and Zermatt from $82. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Grindelwald to Zermatt train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Grindelwald and 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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