The distance between Brig and Grindelwald is around 99km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Brig to Grindelwald by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Grindelwald → Brig if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Spiez then Interlaken Ost and then to Grindelwald.
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There are several options for getting from Brig to Grindelwald by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 59 ($60) and will take around 1h 35m.
The distance between Brig and Grindelwald is around 99km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Brig and Grindelwald by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brig to Grindelwald is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 59 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Brig and Grindelwald, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 59 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brig and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brig to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Spiez and Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Swiss Railways, BLS AG, Trenitalia EuroCity, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Berner Oberland-Bahnen run train services between Brig and Grindelwald. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brig and Grindelwald. We recommend that you take the train to Spiez then Interlaken Ost and then to Grindelwald. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brig to Grindelwald. We recommend that you take the train to Spiez then Interlaken Ost and then to Grindelwald. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Grindelwald is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 100km (62 miles) from Grindelwald. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brig and Grindelwald. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brig to Grindelwald is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 59 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | CHF 59($60) | hourly | 99km (62 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | CHF 18($18) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
BLS AG
DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano
The following major airports near Grindelwald offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.