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Trip Overview

The average train between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grindelwald takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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.

8h 40m
Duration
531 km
Distance
CHF 122
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grindelwald train times

Trains run twice a week between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grindelwald. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is at 7:02 AM which arrives into Grindelwald at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Scharnitz and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Berner Oberland-Bahnen8h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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.

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  • Distance: 530.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Grindelwald, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grindelwald via Scharnitz, Scharnitz, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Interlaken Ost in around 10h 3m.

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