The average train between Chamonix and Grindelwald takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chamonix to Grindelwald. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chamonix and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamonix is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Grindelwald at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Vallorcine and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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5h 12m • 5 changes




4h 42m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Chamonix to Grindelwald? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station and arriving at Grindelwald station via Vallorcine station, Martigny station, Visp station, Spiez station and Interlaken Ost station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Chamonix to Grindelwald train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
Chamonix to Grindelwald train services, operated by Berner Oberland-Bahnen, arrive at Grindelwald station.
The distance between Chamonix and Grindelwald is 118.6 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Grindelwald via Vallorcine, Martigny, Visp, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 5h 22m.