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Is Jungfrau Railway free with Swiss pass?

This is a question commonly asked by visitors to Switzerland. The answer is no, the entire journey to the Jungfraujoch is not covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. Passholders can travel for free as far as either Wengen or Grindelwald. A 25% discount applies for the remainder of the trip to Jungfraujoch.



No, the Jungfrau Railway (the final leg from Kleine Scheidegg to the "Top of Europe") is not free with a standard Swiss Travel Pass, but it is heavily discounted. While the Swiss Travel Pass covers 100% of the cost for most trains, buses, and boats in Switzerland, high-altitude "mountain excursions" like the Jungfraujoch typically offer a 25% discount to pass holders. However, the travel from Interlaken to Grindelwald or Wengen (the gateway towns) is fully covered by the pass. Once you reach the mountain-specific track, the discount applies. In 2026, a round-trip ticket from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch can cost over 200 CHF, so even with the 25% discount, it remains an expensive excursion. For those planning to spend several days in the region, the "Jungfrau Travel Pass" or "Berner Oberland Pass" might provide better value as they offer higher coverage for local cable cars and mountain rails. Always check the current seasonal pricing, as the "Top of Europe" is one of Switzerland's most popular—and priciest—tourist destinations.

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Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.

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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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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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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with Swiss Travel Pass Broadly, there are two types of tickets available to access Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. One is a full fare ticket, and another one is a discounted fare ticket with Swiss Travel Pass. A Swiss Travel Pass holder can purchase tickets at nearly half the rate.

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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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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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The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch are US$110.57.

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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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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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