Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory Trains

Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grindelwald and Sphinx Observatory takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train service runs several times per day 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.

1h 2m
Duration: 15 km
Distance: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 2444 gondola, line 65 train

best

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

1h 23m

Grindelwald to Sphinx Observatory train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 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 Saturday, August 22, 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, August 23, 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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