The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is around 15km (9 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 17min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Grindelwald → Lauterbrunnen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zweilütschinen and then to Grindelwald.
Berner Oberland-Bahnen
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Take the train to Zweilütschinen then take the bus to Grindelwald Bahnhof.
Multiple operators
Take a taxi to Grindelwald.
Tagsi AG
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 31min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 89 ($90).
The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald is around 15km (9 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 10km (6 miles)
It takes around 31min to get from Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald is to take a taxi which takes around 17min and will set you back approx CHF 89 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 31min and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zweilütschinen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 31min.
Berner Oberland-Bahnen and Wengernalpbahn run train services between Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. Trains depart hourly and will take around 31min, 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 Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. We recommend that you take a taxi to Grindelwald. instead which will take 17min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald. We recommend that you take the train to Zweilütschinen and then to Grindelwald. instead which will take 31min.
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 Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. The distance is around 16km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 31min | hourly | 15km (9 miles) | |
Train via Kleine Scheidegg | 1h 15m | hourly | 18km (11 miles) | |
Train and Bus | 27min | once daily | 16km (10 miles) | |
Taxi | 17min | CHF 89($90) | on demand | 16km (10 miles) |
Drive | 17min | CHF 3($3) | on demand | 16km (10 miles) |
Berner Oberland-Bahnen
Wengernalpbahn
Grindelwald Bus AG
The following major airports near Grindelwald offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.