How to travel from St. Moritz to Grindelwald, Switzerland

The distance between St. Moritz and Grindelwald is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from St. Moritz to Grindelwald by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GrindelwaldSt. Moritz if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chur, Zürich HB then Bern and then to Interlaken Ost.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 215($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milano Lampugnano and then to Interlaken Station East.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 46($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grindelwald.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St. Moritz and Grindelwald

There are several options for getting from St. Moritz to Grindelwald by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 46 ($47) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 40 ($41).

The distance between St. Moritz and Grindelwald is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from St. Moritz and Grindelwald by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St. Moritz to Grindelwald is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 40 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between St. Moritz and Grindelwald, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 46 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St. Moritz and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from St. Moritz to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chur, Zürich HB, Bern and Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, BLS AG, Südostbahn and Zentralbahn run train services between St. Moritz and Grindelwald. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St. Moritz and Grindelwald. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St. Moritz to Grindelwald. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milano Lampugnano and Interlaken Station East. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Autostradale and FlixBus run regular bus services between St. Moritz and Grindelwald. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St. Moritz to Grindelwald. We recommend that you take the train to Chur, Zürich HB then Bern and then to Interlaken Ost. instead which will take 5h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from St. Moritz and Grindelwald. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St. Moritz to Grindelwald is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around CHF 215 ($220).

How do I get from St. Moritz to Grindelwald

Compare travel optionsbetween St. Moritz and Grindelwald

Transport options from St. Moritz to Grindelwald
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
CHF 215($220)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train via Chur6h 45m
CHF 150($150)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
CHF 46($47)
3 times a week511km (318 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
CHF 40($41)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Grindelwald

The following major airports near Grindelwald offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Grindelwald
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Grindelwald
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Grindelwald