Is there a direct train from Zermatt to Grindelwald? No, there are no direct train services from Zermatt to Grindelwald. Travelling from Zermatt to Grindelwald by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Grindelwald in 2026. Because these two iconic mountain villages are located in different regions of the Swiss Alps (Valais and the Bernese Oberland), the journey requires traveling down the valley from Zermatt and through a series of mountain passes. A typical trip involves at least three transfers and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. The usual route starts with a train from Zermatt to Visp, where you transfer to a high-speed train heading toward Spiez. From Spiez, you take a local train to Interlaken Ost, and finally, you board the regional Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB) for the final leg up to Grindelwald. While there is no single "seat" that takes you the whole way, the Swiss Travel System is so efficient that the connections are usually only 5 to 10 minutes apart. This route is exceptionally scenic, especially the stretch along Lake Thun, making the journey feel like a tour of the best landscapes Switzerland has to offer, even without a direct connection.