The distance between Zurich and Lauterbrunnen is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bern and then to Interlaken Ost.
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There are several options for getting from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 79 ($80) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 17 ($17).
The distance between Zurich and Lauterbrunnen is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Zurich and Lauterbrunnen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Lauterbrunnen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 79 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Lauterbrunnen. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bern and Interlaken Ost. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Swiss Railways, Südostbahn, SBB GmbH and Zentralbahn run train services between Zurich and Lauterbrunnen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Zurich and Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you drive to Lauterbrunnen. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you take the train to Bern and then to Interlaken Ost. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Lauterbrunnen is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Lauterbrunnen. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Lauterbrunnen. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | CHF 100($100) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Train via Luzern | 2h 50m | CHF 79($80) | hourly | 139km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | CHF 17($17) | on demand | 129km (80 miles) |
Südostbahn
SBB GmbH
Zentralbahn
Marino Autolinee
Bartolini Turismo
The following major airports near Lauterbrunnen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.