Most scenic train route from Grindelwald to Zurich

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A traveler is planning a trip from Grindelwald to Zurich and is looking for a scenic train route with minimal stops. They will stay one night in Zurich and need advice on reasonably priced hotel or Air B&B options close to sightseeing spots and the airport train.

Key takeaways:
  • For a scenic journey, take the regional train from Grindelwald to Interlaken Ost, then the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne.
  • Stay near Zurich main station (Zurich HB) for easy access to frequent trains to the airport.
  • Check the Swiss timetable online for train schedules to plan your journey.
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  • Rich in Tas
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    15 July 2025 at 10:25:04 #2754829

    We will travel from Grindlewald to Zurich and want a scenic non stop or short stop train route, any suggestions, we will have a travel pass? We will stay just one night in Zurich before flying out from there, need a hotel or Air B&B recommendation in Zurich that is reasonably priced and a good location for sightseeing in Zurich and then the train to the airport.
    thanks.

  • Anna
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    7727 posts
    Reply 1 of 1 • 15 July 2025 at 12:09:34 #2754833

    Hi Rich in Tas,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    There is no direct train service from Grindelwald to Zurich. Take the regional train from Grindelwald to Interlaken Ost and for a scenic route, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne (this train runs every hour). Please use the Swiss timetable (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/public-transport/timetable/) to check train schedules.

    I recommend staying near the Zurich main station (Zurich HB). Trains from Zurich HB to Zurich Airport depart every few minutes and takes on average just 10 mins. You find a list of hotel suggestions here: https://www.myswissalps.com/accommodation/hotels/zurich/

    Kind regards,
    Anna

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