Jungfrau Railways (Jungfraubahnen)
Jungfrau Railways runs the trains and cableways to the Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald-First and other Bernese Oberland peaks. Fares are in CHF.
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Jungfrau Railways, branded Jungfraubahnen, runs the mountain railways and cableways around the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, serving Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Its best known line is the Jungfraubahn, a cogwheel railway that has tunnelled through the Eiger and Mönch since 1912 to reach the Jungfraujoch. At 3,454 metres, it is the highest railway station in Europe.
The route to the Jungfraujoch
From Grindelwald Terminal, the Eiger Express tricable gondola covers the first stretch to the Eiger Glacier station in 15 minutes. That gondola replaced a section of the original railway route. From there, the Jungfrau Railway continues underground through the mountain, pausing five minutes at the Eismeer station, around 3,160 metres, where the train stops so passengers can see the glacier through windows cut into the rock. The whole journey from Grindelwald Terminal to the Jungfraujoch takes around 45 minutes. From Interlaken Ost, including the Eiger Express, allow about 1 hour 30 minutes. A paid seat reservation, CHF 10, is worth having on the way up in good weather, when demand for seats runs high.
Other lines in the network
Jungfrau Railways also runs the cable cars and trains to Grindelwald-First, with its cliff walk and zip-line attractions, and the historic Schynige Platte cogwheel railway, opened in 1893. Add the Harder Kulm funicular above Interlaken and the Lauterbrunnen to Mürren rail and cableway via Winteregg, and that covers most of the region's mountain transport. Each destination can be visited on its own ticket.
Tickets and passes
A standard return ticket to the Jungfraujoch starts from CHF 129.60. The other peaks cost less: Grindelwald-First from CHF 38, Schynige Platte from CHF 34, Harder Kulm from CHF 22, and Winteregg-Mürren from CHF 11. For a longer stay, the Jungfrau Travel Pass covers unlimited travel across the network for 3 to 8 days, including local boats, from CHF 165. Two season-long options exist too: the Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Pass, from CHF 449, and the Unlimited Jungfrau Winter Pass, from CHF 399, both covering unlimited trips to the Jungfraujoch within their validity window.
The listed parent company is Jungfraubahn Holding AG, with Jungfraubahnen Management AG running the railways day to day.
Practical notes
The Jungfraujoch has an Ice Palace, a Lindt chocolate shop, a 360-degree cinema and several restaurants. Budget extra time at the top beyond the ride itself. Trains and gondolas connect from Basel, Zurich and Geneva airports and from Bern roughly every half hour, so the region needs no car to reach.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the journey to the Jungfraujoch take?
From Grindelwald Terminal via the Eiger Express, the journey takes around 45 minutes. From Interlaken Ost, including the Eiger Express connection, allow about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Do I need a seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch train?
A seat reservation is not compulsory, but a paid reservation, CHF 10, is recommended in good weather, when demand for seats is highest.
What other destinations does Jungfrau Railways serve?
Besides the Jungfraujoch, the network reaches Grindelwald-First, the Schynige Platte cogwheel railway, the Harder Kulm funicular above Interlaken, and Winteregg-Mürren.
Is there a multi-day pass for the Jungfrau Region?
The Jungfrau Travel Pass covers unlimited travel across the network for 3 to 8 days, including local boats, from CHF 165. Season passes are also available for longer stays.
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