Help with rail ticket to Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
Jul 24th, 2009, 12:25 PM
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Help with rail ticket to Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe
Does anyone know the cost for a rail ticket to visit Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe, and if it must be purchased in conjunction with a Swiss Pass?
Should we buy the Jungfraujoch ticket before leaving the U.S. or is the price the same if we buy it in the B.O. Assume the tourist offices all sell this ticket?
Thanks for your help.
Should we buy the Jungfraujoch ticket before leaving the U.S. or is the price the same if we buy it in the B.O. Assume the tourist offices all sell this ticket?
Thanks for your help.
Jul 24th, 2009, 01:16 PM
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You can get timetable, ticket prices here.
http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm
As I understand Swisspass gives you the following reductions :
Free ride :
Interlaken-Ost - Lauterbrunnen - Wengen
INT-Ost - Grindelwald.
50% reduction
Wengen - Kleinescheidegg
Grindelwald - Kleinescheidegg
25% reduction
Kleinescheidegg - Jungfraujoch
Tourist offices don't sell the tickets ! You can buy the tickets at any Swiss Railway / Jungfrau railway station just like ordinary railway tickets. The price will be the same. No reduction by buying early.
http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm
As I understand Swisspass gives you the following reductions :
Free ride :
Interlaken-Ost - Lauterbrunnen - Wengen
INT-Ost - Grindelwald.
50% reduction
Wengen - Kleinescheidegg
Grindelwald - Kleinescheidegg
25% reduction
Kleinescheidegg - Jungfraujoch
Tourist offices don't sell the tickets ! You can buy the tickets at any Swiss Railway / Jungfrau railway station just like ordinary railway tickets. The price will be the same. No reduction by buying early.
Jul 24th, 2009, 01:19 PM
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There is no need to buy the ticket before you leave the US the price will be the same. With the Swiss pass you travel as far as Wengen or Grindelwald is covered you then have a 25% reduction. Buy the ticket at either of the Interlaken stations, show the ticket clerk your pass and ask for the round ticket, this will cover you for whichever way you go and return. I always like to go up via Lauterbrunnen and Wengen and return via Grindelwald. Just one point do check the weather conditions before you start and go as early in the morning as you can. Oh and of course goes without saying enjoy the trip
Jul 24th, 2009, 01:30 PM
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Just for the record, tipsygus, this reduction system is a bit complicated but Wengen - KLS and GRW - KLS is 50% reduction with Swisspass. I needed to check with the railway info the other day, so I'm sure.
http://www.jungfraubahn.ch/en/deskto.../91_read-6493/
http://www.jungfraubahn.ch/en/deskto.../91_read-6493/
Jul 25th, 2009, 12:31 PM
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You're right I realised after I had posted what I said was slightly incorrect and whan I looked you had corrected me thank you.
I was thinking back to when I last did the trip, when one did get 50% from Wengen. They seem to change the parameters every year.
You're right I realised after I had posted what I said was slightly incorrect and whan I looked you had corrected me thank you.
I was thinking back to when I last did the trip, when one did get 50% from Wengen. They seem to change the parameters every year.
Jul 25th, 2009, 04:03 PM
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This site outlines the cost of each portion of the trip to the Jungfrau from both the Wengen side and the Grindelwald side.
http://www.jungfraubahn.ch/en/deskto.../90_read-6491/
As mentioned above, the Swisspass will give you a 25% reduction from KS to Jungfrau. The fare without any reduction is 66 CHF from the Wengen side.
There are many passes in Switzerland and they can be a bit confusing. Which pass will work best for you really depends on how long you plan to be in the country, where you intend to spend most of your time, what you'd like to do, etc. The only way to determine which pass is best is to do the math.
You might look into the Half Fare Card as well. It gives a 50% reduction on almost all transportation in the country, including the train to the Jungfrau.
I strongly suggest you not buy your Jungfrau ticket until the day you plan to go - weather is often an issue. You'll want to visit on a clear day to make the most of those expensive tickets!
Have fun.
http://www.jungfraubahn.ch/en/deskto.../90_read-6491/
As mentioned above, the Swisspass will give you a 25% reduction from KS to Jungfrau. The fare without any reduction is 66 CHF from the Wengen side.
There are many passes in Switzerland and they can be a bit confusing. Which pass will work best for you really depends on how long you plan to be in the country, where you intend to spend most of your time, what you'd like to do, etc. The only way to determine which pass is best is to do the math.
You might look into the Half Fare Card as well. It gives a 50% reduction on almost all transportation in the country, including the train to the Jungfrau.
I strongly suggest you not buy your Jungfrau ticket until the day you plan to go - weather is often an issue. You'll want to visit on a clear day to make the most of those expensive tickets!
Have fun.
Jul 25th, 2009, 05:36 PM
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Agree not to buy the ticket until you are ready to get on the train. Many days the top of the mountain is socked in by clouds (we were in Interlaken 3 days before there was a day clear at the top - in June). You either call the RR stain or check on the website to see the weather conditions for that day - then buy the ticket.
And do be prepared for the weather. We went up with a couple in sandals, shorts and tee shirts and they were freezing by the time we were halfway to the top. By the time we reached the final station they were so cold they were shivering and simply went back down on the next train without seeing anything. Especially if you plan to go outside be sure to have footgear appropriate for the snow.
And do be prepared for the weather. We went up with a couple in sandals, shorts and tee shirts and they were freezing by the time we were halfway to the top. By the time we reached the final station they were so cold they were shivering and simply went back down on the next train without seeing anything. Especially if you plan to go outside be sure to have footgear appropriate for the snow.
Jul 27th, 2009, 07:05 PM
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What would be an appropriate closing to go outside? Do I need like a winter jacket and winter boots? Would a sweater and a light jacket work?
I would not want to carry all these heavy cloth with me just for this one day trip. We will be there i early September.
I would not want to carry all these heavy cloth with me just for this one day trip. We will be there i early September.
Jul 27th, 2009, 10:58 PM
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helen63 -
I assume you're referring to the Jungfrau? Wear shoes with traction and take a sweater or light jacket and a perhaps a sunhat, especially if you plan to take any walks once at the Jungfrau. We spent two weeks hiking in Switzerland in April (very early spring) and got by with a fleece jacket, a waterproof layer that fit over the fleece, a winter hat, a sun hat and a pair of gloves. We wore our hiking boots every day.
Just think layers and you'll be fine.
I assume you're referring to the Jungfrau? Wear shoes with traction and take a sweater or light jacket and a perhaps a sunhat, especially if you plan to take any walks once at the Jungfrau. We spent two weeks hiking in Switzerland in April (very early spring) and got by with a fleece jacket, a waterproof layer that fit over the fleece, a winter hat, a sun hat and a pair of gloves. We wore our hiking boots every day.
Just think layers and you'll be fine.
Jul 28th, 2009, 05:03 PM
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You don;t need winter clothing - just several layers: tee shirt, long-sleeve shirt, light weight sweater and thin jacket will be fine. But you must have closed shoes that won;t slip on snow or ice - any sort of walking shoe with a tread on the bottom should do. The snow isn;t new - it;s packed down- but it;s everywhere.
