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Is Jungfrau free with Swiss Pass?

The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Jungfrau Area, providing you access to many stunning destinations. 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.



The Swiss Travel Pass does not make the journey to the "Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe" entirely free, but it does provide a significant 25% discount on the final and most expensive leg of the trip. Specifically, the pass covers the full cost of travel from major cities like Zurich or Lucerne to Interlaken, and then up to the villages of Wengen or Grindelwald. From Wengen or Grindelwald up to the Jungfraujoch summit (via the Eiger Express or the traditional cogwheel train), you must purchase a separate ticket at the 25% discounted rate. In 2026, this discounted round-trip ticket typically costs around 140 to 170 CHF depending on the season. It is a common misconception that the pass covers the whole trip, as it does for Mt. Rigi or Stanserhorn. However, the 25% saving is still substantial, and the pass remains the best value for getting to the base of the mountains. For those looking to save more, the Bernese Oberland Pass or a "Good Morning Ticket" (early bird) can sometimes be combined with the Swiss Pass for better deals on this specific bucket-list excursion.

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Because I get this question almost daily, here is once again an explanation of what IS NOT INCLUDED with the Swiss Travel Pass. Mountain excursions are not included with the Swiss Travel Pass (with the exception of Mt Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos as mentioned above), but you do get a discount on most of them.

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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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The Swiss Travel Pass covers the Jungfrau Area, providing you access to many stunning destinations. 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.

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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.

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From Lucerne reaching Mt. Titlis takes around 45 mins, and from Zurich, it may take over 1 hr 30 mins. If you are holding a Swiss Travel Pass, not only can you benefit from discounted fares, but also your children tickets to Mt. Titlis are free – just like a family card, it's included in your Swiss Pass cost.

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It doesn't include the Trümmelbach falls. You pay for them. From Wengen to the Jungfraujoch it covers 25% of the cost. Jungfraujoch/Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen/Wengen - you pay 25% of the cost to Grindelwald and then it covers you 100% from there to Zweilütschinen to Lauterbrunnen to Wengen.

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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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Coverage: All trains, buses, and cable cars used for commuting in the Jungfrau region are included in this pass. Exception: The train or bus to and from Interlaken Ost to Interlaken West are not included. In addition, the ticket to Jungfraujoch is not included.

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FAQ. Which is better Jungfraujoch or Titlis? While both destinations are really nice and Jungfraujoch is more unique, Mount Titlis is much easier, quicker, and also significantly cheaper to visit than Jungfrau. So if you have to pick just one of the two – in summer or in winter – I think I'd go to Mt Titlis.

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We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch. From Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express: The journey from Grindelwald Terminal takes 45 minutes there and 45 minutes back. We recommend at least 3.5–4.5 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.

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Journeys to Rigi (either by boat/rail), Stoos and CabriO Stanserhorn are free of charge with the Swiss Travel Pass. Other excursions (Titlis, Matterhorn, and Jungfrau Railway, to name a few) require a separate fee and seat reservation.

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For one day it is not worth getting the Peak Pass. The Peak Pass is designed for those spending longer times in Zermatt, principally hikers in the summer. Peak2Peak is good if you plan to go to the Klein Matterhorn in the am and the Gornergrat in the pm...

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