Is Interlaken to Grindelwald covered in Swiss Travel Pass?

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. This is the first part of the Jungfraujoch 'Top of Europe' journey.



Yes, the 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 standard regional train, it counts as part of the "unlimited travel" benefit of the pass. You do not need to purchase a separate ticket or make a reservation; you simply board the train and show your digital pass to the conductor. However, be aware that once you reach Grindelwald and wish to travel higher into the mountains—such as taking the Eiger Express to the Eigergletscher or the train to the Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe)—the Swiss Travel Pass only provides a 25% discount rather than full coverage. The pass is excellent for the "valley" connections like Interlaken-Grindelwald or Interlaken-Lauterbrunnen, but requires supplemental "top-up" tickets for the high-altitude cable cars and cogwheel railways.

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

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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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On the world's densest public transport network, you can discover the Holiday Region Interlaken and the rest of Switzerland comfortably and easily. One ticket is all you need: the Swiss Travel Pass. Sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view: Swiss punctuality means you'll never miss a connection.

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Swiss Travel Pass.
  • Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.
  • Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
  • Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities.
  • Free admission to more than 500 museums.
  • Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos.


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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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On the sunny side of the Grindelwald valley, the gondola lift runs from the glacier village of Grindelwald towards First, at 2168 m above sea level. During the 25-minute ride you're guaranteed a breathtaking view of the mountain landscape.

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Best time to visit Grindelwald This part of the Alps is pleasant to visit year-round, but the best weather is between June and October. The average temperature in July and August is around 64°F (20°C), and it rains very little during that time.

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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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