How to get from Zermatt to Grindelwald
- 70 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Zermatt to Grindelwald: train, bus. The two cities are about 70 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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70 km
Zermatt to Grindelwald: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zermatt → VisptrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·29m
- 2Visp → Thuntrain
SBB·36m - 3Thun → Baseltrain
SBB·1h 37m - 4EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse → GrindelwaldbusRegional connection·3h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 3h 03m€68Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zermatt to Grindelwald works
Start with a Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train from Zermatt to Visp, about 29 min. Transfer in Visp and continue by SBB train on to Thun (36 min). Transfer in Thun and continue by SBB train on to Basel (1h 37m). Transfer in Basel and continue by Regional connection bus on to Grindelwald (3h 5m). In total it's roughly €86 over 8h 18m, 3 transfers.
Zermatt to Grindelwald: common questions
Is there a train from Zermatt to Grindelwald?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Zermatt to Grindelwald?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Grindelwald from Zermatt?
About 70 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zermatt to Grindelwald?
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Grindelwald?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026