How to reach Mürren from Lauterbrunnen
The 2 ways to get from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren
Mürren is on a plateau above the southern end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. You can reach it from Lauterbrunnen, a village down in the valley and north of Mürren. The trip takes 23 to 32 minutes. There are 2 routes to Mürren:
- 1. by cableway to Grütschalp and by train to Mürren
- 2. by bus or car to Stechelberg and by cableway to Mürren
Route | Travel time | Mode of transport | More information and prices |
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Lauterbrunnen - Mürren, option 1: via Grütschalp | 0h23 | Cableway + train | More |
Lauterbrunnen - Mürren, option 2: via Stechelberg | 0h32 | Bus + cableway | More |
Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp | 0h04 | Cableway | More |
Grütschalp - Mürren | 0h14 | Train | More |
Grütschalp - Mürren | 1h30 | On foot | More |
Lauterbrunnen- Stechelberg | 0h12 | Bus or car | More |
Lauterbrunnen - Stechelberg | 1h45 | On foot | More |
Stechelberg - Mürren | 0h10 | Cableway | More |
1. Lauterbrunnen-Mürren via Grütschalp
What this route is like
Traveling via Grütschalp is the quickest way to reach Mürren. You'll first take a cable car to Grütschalp, a tiny settlement above Lauterbrunnen. Then you'll board a narrow-gauge train south to Mürren. The train ride is at a ridge above the valley and offers spectacular views.
If you want, you can get out at the small mid-station of Winteregg, where you'll find a restaurant and terrace with panoramic views.
How to travel
- Travel to Lauterbrunnen as explained here.
- As you come out of the rail station, cross the street to the valley station of the cable car to Grütschalp. There are clear signs showing the way from the train station to the cable car station. It's so close that you can't miss it.
- Board the cable car to Grütschalp.
- At Grütschalp, board the train that heads south to Mürren.
- Get out at the railway station of Mürren (called "Mürren BLM"), which is on the northern side of the village.
2. Lauterbrunnen-Mürren via Stechelberg
What this route is like
This option takes slightly longer than the one via Grütschalp. From Lauterbrunnen, you'll take a bus through the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It heads south to the settlement of Stechelberg.
Here, you'll board a cable car to Gimmelwald, and then one to Mürren. The cable car ride is steep and breathtaking, as you look down over the cliffs and waterfalls of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
How to travel
- Travel to Lauterbrunnen as explained in our Lauterbrunnen guide.
- Turn immediately right as you come out of the Lauterbrunnen station. This is where the buses depart. Take the bus to 'Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn'. The bus ride takes about 12 minutes.
- Get out at Stechelberg and enter the valley station of the cableway to Gimmelwald, Mürren, and Schilthorn.
- Make the cableway ride to Gimmelwald, and switch to yet another cable car to Mürren there. You'll end up at the cableway station at the southern end of the village, called "Mürren (Schilthornbahn)".
Tickets for Lauterbrunnen to Mürren
A standard ticket Lauterbrunnen-Mürren costs about CHF 12 via Grütschalp and CHF 17 via Stechelberg. If you have a rail pass or a Schilthorn ticket that includes the stretch to Mürren, you may not need a ticket, or you can get a discounted one.
When do you need a ticket?
In many cases, you don't need a ticket to Mürren. This depends on whether or not you have either
- a rail pass, or
- a ticket to the Schilthorn that includes the journey to Mürren.
A rail pass offering free travel: no tickets required
If you have a rail pass, you often don't need tickets at all. For example: the Swiss Travel Pass, Berner Oberland Pass and Jungfrau Travel Pass all offer free traveling to Mürren.
You may need tickets for the electronic access gates at the cable car stations in Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg. You'll get those for free if you show your pass.
A ticket to Schilthorn from Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken: no tickets required
If you have bought a ticket for the trip to Schilthorn that's valid from Interlaken or from Lauterbrunnen, this will include the stretch to Mürren. So you don't need additional tickets for Lauterbrunnen-Mürren in this case.
A rail pass offering discounts: discounted tickets required
With a rail pass that provides discounted traveling, such as the Swiss Half Fare Card, you need to get a 50% discounted ticket from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren.
None of the above: full-fare tickets required
If you don't have a rail pass, nor a Schilthorn ticket that covers the route, you have to buy tickets Lauterbrunnen-Mürren at the standard fare.
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What's the cheapest option?
A rail pass offering free traveling to Mürren is most economical for this specific journey, as you won't have to pay anything. But whether it's also best for your entire holiday, depends on your other plans. We explain how to choose the pass or ticket that fits your needs in our comparison guide.
Discounts for pass holders
If you use a travel pass, you can often travel to Mürren for free, or you're entitled to buy a discounted ticket.
Pass | Discount |
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Berner Oberland Pass |
Free:
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Day Pass |
Free:
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Eurail Global Pass |
Free:
Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): 25% discount. |
Interrail Switzerland Pass |
Free:
Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): 25% discount. |
Jungfrau Hiking and Sledging Pass |
Free:
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Jungfrau Travel Pass |
Free:
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Saver Day Pass |
Free:
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Swiss Half Fare Card |
Discount 50%:
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Swiss Travel Pass |
Free:
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Swiss Travel Pass Flex |
Free:
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Lauterbrunnen to Mürren on a map
These are both routes from Lauterbrunnen to Mürren.
- The one on the left is the route by cable car to Grütschalp and by train to Mürren.
- The one on the right is the option by bus/car to Stechelberg and by cable car to Mürren.
How to plan your journey in the timetable
For option 1: via Grütschalp
If you plan your journey with the timetable, use the names below.
- ‘Lauterbrunnen’ for the railway station
- ‘Lauterbrunnen (Seilbahn)’ for the valley station of the cable car to Grütschalp
- ‘Grütschalp’ for the cableway and train station above Lauterbrunnen
- ‘Mürren BLM’ for the train station in the northern part of Mürren
For option 2: via Stechelberg
- ‘Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof’ for the bus stop next to the Lauterbrunnen train station
- ‘Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn’ for the bus stop close to the cable car valley station
- ‘Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn)’ for the valley station of the cable car to Gimmelwald, Mürren and Schilthorn
- ‘Gimmelwald (Schilthornbahn)’ for the cable car station in Gimmelwald where you have to switch
- ‘Mürren (Schilthornbahn)’ for the cable car station in Mürren where you’ll get out
Grütschalp-Mürren: operation dates and schedules
The cableway to Grütschalp and the train to Mürren operate during most of the year, except for maintenance breaks in spring and fall. We’ve listed the exact dates in our Schilthorn guide. During these breaks, you can use the bus to Stechelberg and the cable car to Mürren instead.
The cableway to Grütschalp departs:
- twice per hour from about 06:00 to 09:00, and from 17:00 to 20:30
- four times per hour from about 10:00 to 17:00
The connecting trains from Grütschalp to Mürren follow this same pattern. You’ll have a smooth transition of 2 minutes in Grütschalp.
All timings can be found in the timetable, or through the pdf schedules here.
Stechelberg-Mürren: operation dates and schedules
The Postbus from Lauterbrunnen to the cable car valley station in Stechelberg departs twice an hour, between roughly 06:00 and 19:00. From 19:30 to 21:30, there’s one bus per hour.
The cableway to Gimmelwald and Mürren departs twice per hour pretty much all day long. There’s an hourly service from 20:00 to about 23:30.
This journey too can be found in the timetable. Add ‘Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn)’ as a via-station. Otherwise, the timetable will show the quicker route via Grütschalp by default. You can also consult pdf schedules for the buses and cable cars here.
How to reach Mürren by car and where to park
Mürren is car-free. There’s no parking option in the village, and there’s no road to Mürren either.
This is why you have to park your car in Lauterbrunnen or in Stechelberg. From there, continue by public transport explained above. Details about parking:
- A spot in the covered parking garage in Lauterbrunnen costs approximately CHF 20 for a single day. The daily rate is lower for multiple-day parking. It’s best to book in advance. Without reservations, a parking spot is not guaranteed.
- Parking costs are about CHF 8 for a day at the Stechelberg parking. This is an outdoor parking lot.
Once you’ve arrived in Mürren
You’ll either arrive by cable car in the southern end of Mürren, or by train in the northern end. There are no cars or buses in the village, so you’ll have to walk. The village is small though. Between both stations, it’s a pleasant 15-minute stroll along the scenic main street of Mürren.
If you need to reach accommodation in Mürren and if you’re carrying lots of luggage, contact your hotel in advance. In many cases, the staff can assist you.
How to continue your journey to Schilthorn
The mountain of Schilthorn above Mürren is absolutely worth a visit. You’ll need to board the cable car from the cable car station ‘Mürren (Schilthornbahn)’ in the southern part of Mürren. This gets you to mid-station Birg, and then to Schilthorn.
If you arrive in Mürren from Stechelberg and Gimmelwald, you can immediately switch to the cable car to Birg and Schilthorn. If you entered the village by train from Grütschalp, you’ll first have to walk to the cable car station in about 15 minutes.
Find many more details about the journey to Schilthorn here.
Which route is best?
Make a round trip if you can
Both routes are extremely scenic. If you visit Mürren and/or the Schilthorn, we recommend going up one way and down the other way. This way you’ll have a varied round trip and you don’t have to choose.
The scenery on both routes
We think it’s hard to determine which ride to Mürren is prettier. They’re both wonderful in their own way.
- During the train trip between Grütschalp and Mürren, you’ll have views over the valley and the mountain tops at the southern end of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The famous trio Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau can be seen too. You can best sit on the left side of the train for the best views.
- The cable car ascent from Stechelberg to Gimmelwald is spectacular. It’s a steep ride along the high rock walls that rise up from the valley. You’ll look down on these slopes and several of the waterfalls for which the Lauterbrunnen Valley is so famous.
Traveling time
The quickest way to reach Mürren is via Grütschalp. The bus and cable car ride via Stechelberg is about 10 minutes longer.
Fear of height
If you’re not fond of steep cliffs and cableway rides, we recommend traveling via Grütschalp. This journey too involves a cableway ride, but it’s shorter and less steep than the one from Stechelberg.
How to combine a trip to Mürren with easy hikes
There are easy and very scenic hiking trails down in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and along the ridge parallel to the train from Grütschalp to Mürren. So you can do part of the trip to Mürren on foot:
The best direction would be to walk from north to south: from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg in the valley, or from Grütschalp to Mürren up on the slopes. This way you’ll face the imposing mountains at the southern end of the valley. But if the other direction happens to fit your plans better, that’s no problem. The walks will still be very pleasant and scenic.
Other websites of interest
- www.murren.swiss: Mürren Tourism
- www.restaurant-winteregg.ch: restaurant Winteregg
Schedules
- www.öv-info.ch: pdf timetables for all public transport routes to Mürren
Prices
- www.jungfrau.ch: Lauterbrunnen car park
- www.schilthorn.ch: Stechelberg car park
More to prepare for your trip
Learn more about the villages of Mürren and Lauterbrunnen, the Jungfrau Region, and the wonderful trip to Schilthorn.
Mürren
Lauterbrunnen
Jungfrau Region
Schilthorn
One day Jungfrau Region
Lauterbrunnen to Wengen
The 2 hiking routes described
Are you interested in doing part of your trip to Mürren on foot? This is how to walk between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg, and between Grütschalp and Mürren.