Best way Interlaken to Grindelwald and how long is the journey?

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A traveler is planning their route from Interlaken to Grindelwald and wants to know the best way to travel and the duration. They found out that the train ride takes about 36 minutes and runs every half hour, which is great for their upcoming trip.

Key takeaways:
  • Take the train from Interlaken to Grindelwald, as it takes only 36 minutes and departs every half hour.
  • For getting from Grindelwald to Gimmelwald, take a train to Zweilütschinen, transfer to another train to Lauterbrunnen, then take a bus to Stechelberg before riding the cable car up to Gimmelwald.
  • Use the Swiss timetable for all your route planning to ensure you have the most accurate travel information.
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  • Muir2000
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    Reply 1 of 5 • 20 April 2025 at 17:26:48 #2538081

    It’s a 36 minute train station to station. Departs every half an hour. I will be doing it myself on my upcoming trip! 🙂

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    carol_mozet
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    Reply 2 of 5 • 20 April 2025 at 17:32:23 #2538084

    Thanks for the quick reply!  One more question: How do I get from Grindelwald to Gimmelwald?

    Muir2000
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    Reply 3 of 5 • 20 April 2025 at 17:42:43 #2538085

    That’s a bit more complex! I use rome2rio.com for all my route planning! So it’s a train from Grindelwald to Zweilütschinen. From there a train to Lauterbrunnen. Then it’s a bus to Stechelberg where you will get the cable car up to Gimmelwald 🙂

    carol_mozet
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    Reply 4 of 5 • 20 April 2025 at 17:53:39 #2538086

    Thank you!  About how much time is required for all that?

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    Reply 5 of 5 • 20 April 2025 at 18:34:31 #2538087

    Hi carol_mozet,

    In addition to Muir2000 helpful replies, I’d recommend you use the Swiss timetable to research and gauge your journeys here.  Here’s the link.

    Our Grindelwald travel guide should help you out as depending which “Grindelwald” you are wishing to arrive at, it’s all explained here.

    Have a great trip.

    Kind regards,
    Yolanda

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