The fastest trains from Zermatt to Grindelwald take around 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 70 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Zermatt is scheduled to depart at around 05:37. The last departure is usually at around 19:13.

Traveling between the iconic Swiss peaks of Zermatt and Grindelwald by train in 2026 typically takes between 3 hours and 3 minutes and 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a rail distance of approximately 70 kilometers (44 miles). Although the physical distance isn't vast, the journey requires a minimum of three transfers due to the rugged alpine geography. A standard itinerary involves taking the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Visp, transferring to an SBB InterCity train toward Spiez, changing again for the train to Interlaken Ost, and finally boarding the Bernese Oberland Railway for the last leg up to Grindelwald. Trains run frequently, usually every hour, providing stunning views of the Valais and Bernese Alps along the way. For those with a Swiss Travel Pass, this entire route is fully covered, making it a seamless way to move between the Matterhorn and the Eiger. If you were to drive, the journey would take about the same amount of time but requires a car-train shuttle through the Lötschberg Tunnel, as Zermatt itself remains a car-free village.