How to Get to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken Ost – Full Ticket & Price Guide

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Apr 5
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When it comes to the most popular travel destination in Switzerland, I’d say it’s Jungfraujoch, where you can take photos with the Swiss flag atop the eternal snow.

■ Jungfraujoch Weather

Weather is everything in Switzerland. You might think, “There’ll be something to see even if the weather’s bad,” but truthfully, if the weather is poor, you’ll see nothing at all.

This week, the weather looks amazing! 😆

Use the MeteoSwiss app to check the forecast. Rain below 5mm is usually fine, and you can also see cloud movements. Even the most accurate Swiss apps can only give reliable forecasts within 2 days, so always check the hourly forecast as your trip approaches.

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■ Jungfrau Ticket Price

Jungfrau Return Ticket: If you only plan to visit Jungfraujoch.
Jungfrau Travel Pass: If you also want to visit First, Männlichen, Schynige Platte, and Harder Kulm.

Ruturn ticket: CHF 223.8 (from Interlaken), CHF 201 (from Grindelwald)
Swiss travel pass holder : 25% discount
Half fare card holder : 50% discount
Jungfrau Travel Pass : below

There are two ticket types that often confuse travelers:

If you’re visiting Jungfraujoch + First and doing some activities or planning to explore more mountains, the VIP Pass might be worth it.

■ Getting to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken Ost

Let’s talk about how to get to Jungfraujoch (technically Jungfraujoch Top of Europe) from Interlaken Ost Station. Even if you’re staying in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, or Wengen, most routes pass through Interlaken Ost.

There are 3 main routes:

Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald Terminal → Eigergletscher → Jungfraujoch
Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald → Kleine Scheidegg → Jungfraujoch
Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen → Kleine Scheidegg → Jungfraujoch

Once you have a Jungfrau return ticket, you can take any of the three routes up and down—it doesn’t have to match.Route #1 via Eiger Express(Grindelwald Terminal → Eigergletscher) is the newest and most popular, only 1.5 hours long (compared to 2+ hours for the others).

■ Buying Tickets at Interlaken Ost

Tickets can be purchased not only at Interlaken Ost but also at Grindelwald, Grindelwald Terminal, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Wilderswil.

At Interlaken Ost and Grindelwald Terminal, you’ll get a number slip and wait for your turn.

If you have a Swiss Travel Pass or a half fare card, simply present the pass.

■ Train Platform Info

On Platform 2, trains split:

2A → Lauterbrunnen
2B → Grindelwald

They split at Zweilütschinen, so if you get on the wrong car, just transfer there. Signs are everywhere, so don’t worry. You can also ask station staff.

■ Buying Tickets at Grindelwald Terminal Station

Even if you're purchasing your ticket at Grindelwald Terminal, you’ll still need to take a number and wait in line at the ticket counter. This station is newer and more modern than the original Grindelwald Station.

After buying your ticket, board the gondola heading toward Jungfraujoch or Eigergletscher. Most travelers are heading this way, so you can just follow the crowd.

The gondola will take you to Eigergletscher Station.

▶ Seat Reservations for Jungfraujoch (Eigergletscher – Jungfraujoch Section)

During peak seasons, seat reservations are required for the section between Eigergletscher and Jungfraujoch. The reservation fee is CHF 10. However, unless it’s July, August, you usually don’t need to make one.

If the ticket counter tells you to reserve a seat, then just do it. It’s hard to explain, but even if you don’t have a reservation and are assigned a later time, you can still try to board earlier. Non-reserved passengers have a separate line and may be allowed to board depending on availability. Some wonder why they should pay CHF 10 if they're just going to wait anyway—but the reservation helps manage crowd control.

It might sound confusing now, but when you're there, just do what the ticket staff recommends. If they say reserve—do it. If not—just go with the flow.

eiger express gondola grindelwald terminal

■ Boarding at Eiger Glacier

When you arrive at Eiger Glacier, line up:

Green Line: Reserved passengers
Yellow Line: Non-reserved

Even if your time slot is later, you can wait in the yellow line and board when allowed.

■ Transfer from Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen

If you're coming up via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, you'll transfer to a connecting train and arrive at Kleine Scheidegg. There too, you'll find separate lines:

Green for reserved seats
Yellow for non-reserved
Additional lines for those heading back to Eigergletscher

■ Jungfraujoch Station (Top of Europe)

The name of the station where you arrive to see Jungfrau is Jungfraujoch. There’s actually a lot to see, so just follow the “Tour” signs once you disembark.

Your journey begins at the snack shop, where you can also redeem your free cup of Shin Ramyun.

■ Sphinx Observatory

Start with the Sphinx Observatory. From here, you get a great view of the Aletsch Glacier, Mönch, and Eiger.

Many people spend a lot of time here trying to find the Swiss flag for that iconic photo, but it’s okay to just take in the view and move on quickly—altitude sickness can hit unexpectedly, so don’t waste energy early on.요.

■ Snow Fun Area

In summer, you can exit toward the Snow Fun zone or the trail to Mönchsjochhütte (mountain hut). Korean tourists don’t usually stay here long, but Middle Eastern travelers love this area.

It’s not the main Swiss flag photo spot, but it offers some clean, crowd-free photo opportunities. Still, it might not be worth spending too much time here—your real goal is the final terrace with the red Swiss flag, which usually requires a wait in line. Prioritize that!

■ Jungfrau Alpine Sensation

Head toward the Alpine Sensation indoor exhibition as you make your way to the Ice Palace.

There are moving walkways, so take your time to avoid feeling dizzy or sick from the altitude.

■ Ice Palace

Enter the Ice Palace, a tunnel carved into the glacier. Be careful—it can be slippery!

Inside, you’ll find beautifully sculpted ice art.

■ Jungfrau Plateau

After exiting the Ice Palace, you’ll reach the Jungfrau Plateau, the highlight of the visit.

If you arrive too early in the morning, or if there’s strong wind, the terrace may be closed for safety reasons. If you’re unsure, ask a staff member.