Is Interlaken to Grindelwald covered by Swiss Travel Pass?

Swiss Travel Pass Benefits The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.



Yes, the train journey from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald is 100% covered by the Swiss Travel Pass in 2026. This route is operated by the Berner Oberland Bahn (BOB), and as a pass holder, you do not need to purchase a ticket; you simply board the train and show your pass (digital or paper) to the conductor if asked. This coverage also extends to the train journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen. However, it is important to note that the "free" travel ends at the valley stations of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. If you wish to go higher—for example, taking the cable car to Grindelwald-First or the cogwheel train to the Jungfraujoch—the Swiss Travel Pass usually provides a 50% or 25% discount rather than full coverage. The local buses within Grindelwald are also typically included for free. This makes the Swiss Travel Pass an excellent value for those using Interlaken as a base to explore the Jungfrau region's lower mountain villages.

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Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald. This is the first part of the Jungfraujoch 'Top of Europe' journey. From there you have to buy an extension that lets you travel the last part to the 'Top of Europe'.

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Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard: Your return ticket to the Grindelwald valley station is included in the price.

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Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass If you're holding a Swiss Travel Pass, your cable car journey from Grindelwald to First would be at a 50% discounted price. Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from.

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With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.

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To get to Grindelwald First by car, follow the road from Interlaken to Wilderswil, and take a left turn at Gündlischwand. Grindelwald is situated at the end of the road, making it easy to find. The drive from Interlaken takes approximately 30 minutes.

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From Interlaken Ost railway station, you can reach Grindelwald without changing trains by taking the Bernese Oberland Railways (BOB) train. Important: you need to board at the back of the train because it splits at Zweilütschinen. If you get on at the front of the train, it will take you to Lauterbrunnen.

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However, it's important to note that while most of the area is included, the specific route from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch is not covered entirely. Instead, travelers with a Swiss Travel Pass are eligible for a 25% discount on the fare for this segment of the journey.

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If you are wondering which mountain excursions are 100% included in the Swiss Travel Pass, the answer is: Stanserhorn, Rigi, Stoos, Brunni and Klewenalp. To obtain tickets for any cable car, funicular or cog railway, you should present your Swiss Travel Pass at the ticket office.

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TIP: If you only have one day for Interlaken and don't know where to start or don't feel like planning everything, there are also nice day tours that you can consider instead. The most popular tours depart either from Zurich or from Lucerne and visit Interlaken and Grindelwald on the same day.

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Swiss Travel Pass: What's Included & How Much It Costs The pass is available only to visitors from outside Switzerland and includes free travel on almost the entire network of trains, boats, cogwheels, funiculars, and more. Those not free with the pass are deeply discounted.

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The SBB train rides here include but are not limited to regional trains, high-speed trains & sleeper trains. They can take you from Zurich to Lucerne, Interlaken to Zermatt, Geneva to Bern, and many more popular train routes are covered as well.

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The choice is yours! Interlaken is more like a transport hub and it's also a larger town so it has more choices of shops and restaurants just to browse. Grindelwald is a scenic village (still with enough restaurants and some shopping) that is much more scenic than Interlaken.

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This will allow you to take part in various adventures like hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, and more. You'll also have ample time to enjoy the stunning panoramic views and capture stunning shots. However, if you're unable to dedicate a full day, we suggest spending a minimum of 4-6 hours at Grindelwald First.

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Head out on this 4.4-mile point-to-point trail near Grindelwald, Bern. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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