Stechelberg sits about 5 km beyond Lauterbrunnen at the end of the valley road. There is no train station, so you finish the trip by PostBus or car.
By public transport
- Take a train to Lauterbrunnen. From Interlaken Ost it is about 20 minutes, usually via Zweilütschinen. From Bern, Zurich or Basel you change at Interlaken Ost.
- At Lauterbrunnen station, board PostBus line 141 in the direction of Stechelberg. The ride takes roughly 10–12 minutes.
- The last stop is by the Schilthornbahn valley station.
The bus passes the Trümmelbach Falls stop, so you can add the falls on the way up or down. Holders of a Swiss Travel Pass or a Regional Pass Berner Oberland are reported to ride free. See our tour and pass options.
Frequency differs by source: some guides say every 30 minutes, others hourly, and evening services are thinner. Check sbb.ch for the exact day, and don’t plan a tight last-bus connection.
By car
From the A8 motorway, take the exit for Wilderswil/Interlaken and follow the signs to Lauterbrunnen and then Stechelberg. Expect about 20 minutes. Parking at the Stechelberg station is paid, and large, but busy days exist. Details in parking and practical info.
Onwards from Stechelberg
Driving? See parking at the Schilthornbahn. Going on to the villages above? Read Stechelberg to Mürren.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg?
Yes. PostBus line 141 runs up the valley from Lauterbrunnen station and stops at Trümmelbach Falls on the way. The ride is about 10–12 minutes. Frequency changes by season, so check the timetable on sbb.ch.
Can I get to Stechelberg by train?
Not all the way. Trains run to Lauterbrunnen, from where you continue by bus or car. Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen takes about 20 minutes.
How far is Stechelberg from Interlaken?
About 20 minutes' drive from the motorway exit at Wilderswil/Interlaken, or around 45 minutes by train and bus including the change at Lauterbrunnen.
Do I need to change to reach Mürren?
From Stechelberg you ride the Schilthorn cable car up. Reports say a newer direct gondola to Mürren opened in December 2024, with the older route via Gimmelwald still in use. Check the operator's page for the current setup.
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