Train Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The train between Grindelwald and Sphinx Observatory takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration: 15 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Line 2444 gondola, line 65 train

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Take the cable car from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletschercablecar 2444
Take the train from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujochtrain 65

1h 23m

Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory train times

Trains run hourly between Grindelwald and Sphinx Observatory. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grindelwald is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Sphinx Observatory at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Eigergletscher and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:21 AM → 8:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:51 AM → 8:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:21 AM → 9:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:51 AM → 9:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:21 AM → 8:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:51 AM → 8:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:21 AM → 9:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:51 AM → 9:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:21 AM → 8:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
7:51 AM → 8:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:21 AM → 9:11 AM
50 min • 1 change
8:51 AM → 9:41 AM
50 min • 1 change
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