The train station at Zürich airport (aka Zürich Flughafen) provides convenient access to cities and mountain destinations across Switzerland.

The train tracks are below the airport. Inside the terminal, follow signs with the train icon.

Sample travel times

Here are some travel times from Zürich airport (aka Zürich Flughafen) to popular destinations.

• Zürich city (aka Zürich HB ): 9-13 mins / frequent direct trains

• Lucerne (aka Luzern): 1h to 1h30 / 1 transfer

• Interlaken Ost: 2h10 to 2h20 / 0-2 transfers

  • Grindelwald: 3h / 2-3 transfers

  • Wengen: 3h / 3-4 transfers

  • Mürren (aka Mürren BLM): 3h15 / 4-5 transfers

• Zermatt: 3h40 / 1-3 transfers

• Bern: 1h20 / direct trains depart every 30-60 mins

• Basel: 1h15 / direct train hourly or one change

• Geneva: 3h10 / direct train hourly

Timetable

You can check the timetables on the SBB Mobile app and SBB.ch. Before your flight, it's helpful to check the possible connections, so you know what to look for.

The signs above the track show upcoming departures with train number, destination, and departure time.

Tickets

Train journeys are free with Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail, and Interrail passes.

If you need a ticket, you can buy it on the SBB Mobile app, ticket machines next to the train track, or ticket counter/info desk near the tracks. Discounted 50% with Swiss Half Fare Card and for children age 6-15. Children under 6 ride free with parent.

Once you have a valid ticket, you can just get on the train. You do not have to scan your ticket or show it to someone. Random checks are done on the train. You will get a fine if you cannot show your valid ticket/travel pass.

Tips for better connections

When traveling with luggage, little kids, or those with reduced mobility, it can be difficult to change trains quickly. So try to choose connections with less transfers as noted below.

• Zürich airport to Interlaken - There is a direct train every two hours, which is the best option if it works for your schedule. Otherwise you may need to transfer trains at Zürich HB and/or Bern, which can be a hassle with luggage. 

• Zürich airport to Zermatt - Easiest connection is the direct train to Visp, then transfer to Zermatt. Otherwise, you may need to transfer trains at Zürich HB and/or Bern, as well as Visp.

Luggage Storage

The Zürich airport has a Left Baggage Office, where you can store luggage for up to 3 months. See current prices.

There are also SBB lockers next to the train tracks (below the airport). Largest size: 52.5 x 85.5 x 94.5 cm. Max rental period 96 hours. Learn more.

You can also travel to the Zürich HB (city) train station, which also has luggage lockers.

Interlaken Ost is the main transit hub for the Bernese Oberland and Jungfrau Region.

Check the current train schedule and purchase individual tickets on SBB.ch and the SBB Mobile app.

Scenic Trains

From this train station, you can ride these scenic trains:

• Luzern-Interlaken Express. Travel time 2 hours. Reservations optional.

• Golden Pass Express to Montreux. Travel time 3h30. Reservations required.

Travel times

Here are travel times from Interlaken to nearby cities:

• Lauterbrunnen: 22 min • direct

• Grindelwald: 36 min • direct

• Meiringen: 31 min • direct

• Thun: 35 min • direct

• Kandersteg: 1h11 • 2 transfers

And travel times to further destinations

• Basel: 2h06 • direct or 1 transfer

• Bern: 56 min • direct

• Geneva: 2h56 • 1 transfer

• Zürich Airport (aka Zürich Flughafen): 2h13 • 1 transfer

• Zürich City (aka Zürich HB): 2h • direct or 1 transfer

Tickets

Train journeys to and from Interlaken are free with Swiss Travel Pass, Saver Day Pass, Eurail, and Interrail passes. Discounted 50% with Swiss Half Fare Card.

If you need to purchase tickets, you can do this at ticket machines or counter at the station. Or via SBB.ch or SBB Mobile app.

Luggage Storage

The Interlaken Ost train station has 105 luggage lockers. You can rent them for up to 24 hours.

In 2025, the cost is CHF 10 for 24 hours.

The locker size is 44.7 x 88.0 x 61.5 cm. Learn more.

This train travels between Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald.

Start: Interlaken Ost

End: Lauterbrunnen (22 mins) or Grindelwald (36 mins)

When: train leaves Interlaken Ost every 30 mins on the XX: 04 and XX:34. Check current schedule on SBB.ch

💡 For the Eiger Express (for Jungfraujoch excursion), you will get off at the Grindelwald Terminal stop, one before the Grindelwald main station.

Boarding tips

⚠️IMPORTANT: After traveling about 13 mins to Zweilütschen, the train makes a brief stop and splits in half. The front section continues to Lauterbrunnen. The back section continues to Grindelwald.

So it's important to board on the correct part of the train. The sections are clearly labeled on the ground and the train itself. There are train conductors on the track directly people to the correct section.

For Lauterbrunnen: Board on the AB part of track 2.

For Grindelwald: Board on the CD part of track 2.

Tickets

Free with Swiss Travel Pass,  Berner Oberland Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass and GA. Discounted with Swiss Half Fare Card.

No seat reservations for this train.

You can purchase tickets on the SBB Mobile App, ticket machines, or ticket counter at the station.

This spot in the Lauterbrunnen village is a popular places to take pictures, with both the Staubbach falls and church in frame. It's a short walk from the train station and Kirche parking area.

See photospot on Google Maps.

The Staubbach Falls are located in the Lauterbrunnen village, the most famous of the 72 waterfalls in this valley. They are also the third tallest waterfall in Switzerland at 297m.

📍See Staubbach Falls on Google Maps.

The falls are located at the edge the village, no gondola or long hike required.

By public transport: From the Lauterbrunnen train station, it's a 12 min walk to the falls,

By car: park at the Kirche open parking which are directly across from the falls.

You can already see these falls as you start to walk through the Lauterbrunnen village. When you reach the base, you can optionally hike up a short dirt path to a closer viewpoint, which leads through a tunnel to a lookout behind the water. 

When to visit: The best time to visit the falls is between April and August, when the water is flowing the most. No official opening hours.

Cost: Free. These falls are free to visit, no barrier to entry.

Read my Staubbach Falls post for more info.

This easy walk starts in Lauterbrunnen and follows a country road through the valley, ending at the Trümmelbach Falls.

Trail: easy • 50 mins • 3.4 km • 60m up, 50m down
See trail map on SchweizMobil • Komoot

Trail Description

From the Lauterbrunnen train station, it takes about 15 mins to reach the Staubbach falls on the edge of the village. From there, about another 35 mins or so to reach the Trümmelbach falls.

1. From the Lauterbrunnen train station, walk through town headed towards the Staubbach Falls. My map has you visit a couple nice photo spots on the way.

2. After the Staubbach Falls, continue walking on the country road (very little car traffic). On the path, there are a couple honesty shops for cheese and other local products.

3. After about 50 mins, you fork left, following signs to Trümmelbachfälle (the falls). Walk through the fields on the designated path, through the campground.

4. Then across the street to the entrance for the Trümmelbach falls. After your visit, you can return to Lauterbrunnen by bus.

If you want to walk longer, you can rejoin the walking path and continue to Stechelberg, about another hour.

These impressive glacier falls near Lauterbrunnen are a must-see if you are in the Jungfrau Region or near Interlaken. Since the visit takes less than an hour, it’s an easy add-on to other activities you might be doing in the area.

Location: Trümmelbach 236, 3824 Stechelberg • Bus stop: Trümmelbachfälle

Open: April through November - 9:00 to 17:00, longer in July/August

Website: www.truemmelbachfaelle.ch

What to expect

These falls drain the glacial melt from the Eiger, Jungfrau and Monch, with up to 20,000 liters/second rushing through caverns cut into the mountain. It’s a beautiful sight.

After paying an entrance fee, you ride an elevator up into the cavern. Then you explore by walking on a paved path, up and down lots of stairs to different viewpoints.

⚠️ Safety: The viewpoints have high railings for safety. But everything is wet with the spray from the waterfalls, so it can be tricky to walk. We suggest shoes with good tread and a rain jacket.

How to get there

By car: You can park directly at the entrance to the falls. See parking on map.

By public transport: From Lauterbrunnen train station, ride bus 141 to Trümmelbachfälle stop, about 7 mins.

If you are at the Staubbach falls, catch the bus at the Lauterbrunnen, Ey stop.

By foot: From Lauterbrunnen, it's about 1 hour on the easy valley path.

The Lauterbrunnen public swimming pool is located just above the village with spectacular mountain views. The outdoor pool is slightly heated to a comfy 23C, with a depth of 90 to 180cm. The pool has a fun amusments including a small slide, water slackline, trampoline, and children's paddling pool.

They rent deck chairs and umbrellas to use in the lounge area, which also has a small playground. They have a cafe with snacks and drinks, nothing fancy. There are changing rooms and showers.

With your hotel guest card, you get a small reduction on the entrance fee.

Location: Bei der Zuben 468, 3822 Lauterbrunnen

Open: June to beginning of September, daily usually 10:30 - 18:00, in good weather only

Website: jungfrauregion.swiss

Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn in Wengen is a beautiful hotel nestled in the center of the alpine village, a prime location with stunning views of the Jungfrau.

➡️ Check availability

Location: Adligenswilerstrasse 22, 6006 Luzern

Website: www.faernresorts.com

This historic building boasts a large wellness area and a sun terrace perfect for soaking up the mountain scenery. They have a variety of room configurations to fit families up to 5 people.

Of their two restaurants, we slightly prefer Pasta & More, which has a slightly more casual vibe and serves both Italian classics and local dishes including fondue.

What we like:

• amazing views from the valley facing rooms

• roomy family suites

• heated indoor pool

• wellness area with sauna, steam bath, outdoor whirlpool (35°C), massage jets, and gym