Your day on the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

This is what you need to know for your experience trip.

The fast option with the Eiger Express tricable gondola
from CHF 129.60
from CHF 129.60
The fast option with the Eiger Express tricable gondola
The shortest journey is via Grindelwald. From Grindelwald Terminal, you can take the Eiger Express tricable gondola to the Eiger Glacier station. At the Eiger Glacier station, change to the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you through the Eiger and Mönch to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, the highest railway station in Europe.
- Journey time: approx. 50 minutes including transfer times
- Seat reservations recommended
Traditional
from CHF 129.60
from CHF 129.60
Traditional
The first section of the route on the classic Wengernalp Railway is more leisurely. From Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen take the train to Kleine Scheidegg. At Kleine Scheidegg station, change to the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, with Europe’s highest railway station.
- Journey time: approx. 90 minutes including transfer times
- Seat reservations recommended
Combination
from CHF 129.60
from CHF 129.60
Combination
From Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen, take the classic Wengernalp Railway to Kleine Scheidegg and get a variety of views of the Jungfrau massif. At Kleine Scheidegg station, change to the Jungfrau Railway, which takes you via the Eiger Glacier to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. The return journey is then by the Eiger Express tricable gondola to Grindelwald Terminal via the Eiger Glacier. (or vice versa)
- Seat reservations recommended

Timetable

Plan your journey to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

2. Do I need a seat reservation?

Seat reservations
Seat reservations
For the journey to the Jungfraujoch, we strongly recommend a paid seat reservation (CHF 10 per person). This reservation is valid for return journeys on the Jungfrau Railway from Eigergletscher / Kleine Scheidegg and ensures that you can travel at the desired time. Without a timed seat reservation, the Jungfrau Railway may well be full at peak times and you will have to wait for the next train. Book now at jungfrau.ch/seatreservation.
Seat reservation mandatory: 01.05.–31.10.2026
If you purchase your tickets on site (payment by REKA, cash or Jungfrau Railways vouchers, or special offers that are only available on site), you can secure your seat reservation in advance.
- Recommended to avoid waiting times

3. How does boarding work at Grindelwald Terminal, Eigergletscher station or Kleine Scheidegg station?

Simple signage shows you where you are allowed to board:

At Grindelwald Terminal, Eigergletscher station or Kleine Scheidegg station, follow the markings of your colour and pass through the turnstiles towards Jungfraujoch.

BLUE: Passengers WITH a seat reservation have secured an unnumbered seat on the Jungfrau Railway.
YELLOW: Passengers WITHOUT a seat reservation may board the Jungfrau Railway when all passengers with a seat reservation have boarded and as long as there are still free seats.
PINK: Groups are guaranteed an unnumbered seat on the Jungfrau Railway.

Boarding Grindelwald Terminal (Eiger Express)
Go to the turnstiles in the Grindelwald Terminal and follow the relevant colour. Passengers WITH seat reservation (BLUE) & groups (PINK) can board the Eiger Express within a time window of 15 minutes: at the earliest 15 minutes before the reserved time. Passengers WITHOUT a seat reservation (YELLOW) can board the Eiger Express at any time. However, when changing to the Jungfrau Railway at the Eiger Glacier station, you may have to expect long waiting times.
- 943 m
Boarding Station Eiger Glacier (Jungfrau Railway)
At the Eiger Glacier station, you change from the Eiger Express to Jungfrau Railway trains. Follow the markings of your colour (blue, yellow or pink) and pass the turnstiles towards Jungfraujoch at least 10 minutes before train departure.
- 2,320 m
Boarding Kleine Scheidegg (Jungfrau Railway)
If you are travelling by Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen/Wengen, you will have to change to Jungfrau Railway trains at Kleine Scheidegg station. Follow the markings of your colour (blue, yellow or pink) and pass the turnstiles towards Jungfraujoch at least 10 minutes before train departure.
- 2,061 m

At Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe railway station
At the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe station, follow the markings of your colour (blue, yellow or pink) and pass the turnstiles towards Eiger Glacier or Kleine Scheidegg at least 10 minutes before train departure.
Return journey with the Eiger Express
If you travel to Grindelwald on the Eiger Express, you have to change trains at the Eiger Glacier station. Follow the “Grindelwald” signs and change to the Eiger Express.
Return journey with the Wengernalp Railway via Kleine Scheidegg
For the return on the Wengernalp Railway, travel to Kleine Scheidegg station and change there (Wengernalp Railway to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald). Follow the signs for “Grindelwald” or “Wengen” and board the corresponding green and yellow train of the Wengernalp Railway.

5. How do I get to the Jungfrau Region by train?

How do I get to the Jungfrau Region by train?
Within Switzerland, you can easily reach the Jungfrau Region by train every half hour.
Arriving at Jungfraujoch from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald Terminal (Eiger Express)
From Interlaken Ost railway station to Grindelwald Terminal via the Bernese Oberland Railway. From there with the Eiger Express directly to the Eigergletscher station. From the Eigergletscher station, take the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
Arriving at Jungfraujoch from Interlaken Ost via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen (Wengernalp Railway)
From Interlaken Ost railway station to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald via the Bernese Oberland Railway. Change to the Wengernalp rack railway and go to Kleine Scheidegg. With connections to the Jungfrau Railways to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

6. How do I get to the Jungfrau Region by car?

How do I get to the Jungfrau Region by car?
By car you can drive from Basel/Zurich/Geneva via Bern or Lucerne/Brünig (open summer and winter) to the Jungfrau Region. From the south, you can reach the Bernese Oberland via the Grimsel or Susten Pass (only in summer) or via the Simplon Pass (open in summer and winter) with connecting Lötschberg car transport.

7. Where can I park my car?

Car park live status
Car park live status
Find out about the current car park occupancy rate online here at jungfrau.ch – in comfort from home or on the move. Arrive stress-free with the Jungfrau Region car park guidance system.