Planning to travel to Jungfrau, Switzerland? | Top 3 Money Saving Tips | Tips to get the best deal!
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The So-Called Travel Expert brings you 3 money saving tips for travelling to Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
A comprehensive "must-see" review, if you want to save money when traveling to this relatively expensive travel destination...
Don't forget to watch the individual episodes here:
The first part covers travel from Interlaken to Eigergletscher. You can view that video with this link here...
• Jungfraujoch, Top of E...
The second part gives a detailed overview of the activities possible at Jungfraujoch. This is explained in detail with the help of maps. You can view that video with this link here...
• Jungfraujoch, Switzerl...
This video (Part 3) shows the hike from Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg via the Lake Fallbodensee. It is a very easy downhill walk (~30-45 min) and is suitably for people with any fitness level as well as for kids. You can view that video with this link here...
• Jungfraujoch, Top of E...
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Please see the 2024 version of this video for up-to-date information and the best options here....th-cam.com/video/qg1kRRQ9xUk/w-d-xo.html
Great content! Very helpful information!!! Thank you!! 🇨🇭👍🏼
Thanks for watching, and for your positive comment....glad to hear it was helpful!!
Useful info! Thanks for sharing
Thank you!!!
Thank you for information!
Thanks for your comment... please see a newer (2024) version of this video for more up-to-date information th-cam.com/video/qg1kRRQ9xUk/w-d-xo.html
Great information short and sweet to the point
Thanks for watching... hopefully it helps if you're planning a visit there!
Thanks. Tour options and costing details have been well explained, informative and useful, particularly for individuals traveling without an assistance from tour operators m....
Thank you 😊
Really informative video!
Thank you 😊
Excellent ! I’ll book at day before !
Hope the info provided here helped...
Edit March 2023: The Top of Europe pass (inclusive of rides from Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch) has been discontinued from 1st May 2023 onwards.
The Jungfrau Travel Pass (multiday) is still being offered. With this pass, an additional ticket (CHF 63/75) is required for the final section (Eigergletscher - Jungfraujoch)!
Excellent info thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!!!
Well done.Thank You,every infinitesimal bit helps and counts as Switzerland is wayyyyyyyy too expensive
Thanks for watching....if you're traveling to this region, then my video describing the various travel passes will also be helpful.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
@@socalled.travelexpert ......thanks a mil..... will definitely check it out.
Awesome tips thank you for those life saving discount deals. I am traveling in May a family of 4 and those ticket prices are very expensive but with the discounts will be more affordable.
Thanks for your positive comment...hope you have good weather during your trip so you can fully enjoy this region of outstanding natural beauty.
Thank you. Great content. Will probably go for the good morning ticket. Grindelwald will be our first stop after the intercontinental flight. Expecting to have a jet lag and waking up very early. These prices are insane.
Thanks for watching...the Good Morning ticket is usually on offer in summer (jul/aug)...best to check with the ticket office (any train station), and please look out for the weather forecast, else it will be a waste of money 💰...if you're there for 3 days, best option is to go for the Jungfrau Travel Pass (3 days)! Enjoy your holidays!!
Thank you very much.... I wanted such a video. Please suggest a correct pass to buy.
3 days trip and will stay in Interlaken. We are 3 adults. Our itinerary is not decided yet. But we are interested in following things:
Mountain peaks : Jungfrau & First
Museum: galcier garden, chocolate museum
Villages/towns : murren, gimmelwald, Grindelwald, Guyryer, lauterbrunnen, morcote
Waterfalls: staubbach or trummelbach
Cruise / bike ( if pocket allows)
Thanks for watching...you might want to check out my latest video, which addresses most of your queries..have a look here...
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
Depending on how many days you are planning in Switzerland (in addition to the Jungfrau Region), purchasing a 1 month 'half-fare' card might also be worthwhile.
Thanks this is really helpful 👍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing
Hopefully it helped...
Outstanding
Thanks!
Very informative. Nice. Thanks. Just few things if you can answer, please - 1. How far one can travel in Interlaken by using EURAIL Pass 2. Up to which point EURAIL Pass can take from Interlaken Ost Station and from which point one should take Swiss Train to go to Jungfraujoch ? 3. From that point how much will be the cost of Swiss Train to reach to Jungfraujoch? and 4. I will be in Interlaken on the 2nd week of May this year for 3 days. Will it be rainy on that time?
Thanks for watching... here's a link to another short video that gives an overview of the travel passes and validity.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have any questions after watching it. Regarding weather, it is difficult to predict, so best to keep a watch on the weather forecast before you buy your tickets to Jungfraujoch.
Very nice video, but not get the answer to my requirement, I have the Swiss travel pass , but now want to understand how much I need to pay extra to visit Jungfrau(through Wengen to Kleine Scheidegg) and Grindelwald first (via return)
Thanks for your comments.... the Swiss pass only allows free travel upto Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen... thereafter you only get a 25% discount. Have a look at my other video, where I explained the different travel passes.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
we plan to buy a Swiss travel pass + Top of Europe pass. we don't have a car and so completely dependent on public transport
Thanks for watching my video...the Swiss Travel Pass along with the Top of Europe pass sounds like a very expensive combination...Do you already have a travel plan (places you intend to visit, number of days etc) to help me recommend you an alternative.
@@socalled.travelexpert
Thank you so much for replying.. Yes we do have a plan.
The trip is for 9days in which we plan to visit - Zermatt, ride the Glacier express, Matterhorn, Zurich, Mt. Titlis full Jungfraoch region like top of Europe, Grindelwald first, Lauterbrunnen, Geneva, Lucerne.
@@MyDiaries1626 based on your itinerary and assuming a 4 day swiss travel pass (flex) and 4 day Top of Europe pass (and no discounts for Zermatt-Gornergrat), it would cost you approx 750-800 CHF per adult. I think a half-fare card along with the Berner Oberland regional pass can save you some money (~50-100 CHF per adult) depending on your detailed itinerary. Might be worth checking out this option, if you still have the time.
Thank you for your tips. Was very helpful but I would still like to get your recommendation on the best travel pass option for us. We are staying in Switzerland for 8 days and below is where we will have our base accommodation on those days.
Day 1 - Day 3 - Zurich
Day 4 - Day 8 - Interlaken (then back to Zurich on last day for our flight)
We of course would like to cover as much spots as possible including the Jungfraujoch.
Would the best option be to go for the Top of Europe Pass or Swiss Travel Pass? We are a family of 3 with (with a 5yr old kid which I understand is free in most transportation)
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching... given that you are only traveling between Zürich and Interlaken, the Swiss Travel Pass is not worth it. Your best option is to buy the Top of Europe pass. Book your train connections between Zürich -Interlaken as early as possible to get the best deal. If your total spend on the travel is above 240chf per adult, you could also consider buying the Half Fare card for ~120 chf (which gives you a 50% discount on all trains, bus, cable cars & mountain railways (incl. Top of Europe pass).
If I want to Zurich to lauterbrunnen
Can i know which ticket option is better il be there for three days
And from lauterbrunnen I like to go top of Europe too please give me best buget friendly options
Thank you
Thanks for watching...if you're staying in Lauterbrunnen for 3 days, then the Top of Europe pass is the best option. If your travel dates from Zurich to Lauterbrunnen are fixed, you can already purchase an advance (non-refundable, non flexible) ticket (from www.sbb.ch) which will be the cheapest option. Have a look at my recent video on Jungfrau Travel Passes for further information...
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
@@socalled.travelexpert I bought SwissPass Flex 4 days. il be there for 5 days.1 day for Arrival & 1 day for Departure ,,two days I planned to manage. So I think I ll get discounts for other activities
Ok..your Swiss travel pass will be valid till Wengen. Beyond that, you only get a 25% discount to Jungfraujoch. You could also save some money by the Good Morning ticket to Jungfraujoch. Just Google it for further details 👍
Hi. Beautiful video. Really helpful. But then the Swiss transport system keeps on confusing me after months of research 😂
So i am planning a 2 day trip based out of Interlaken. I have the cruise in mind along with a visit to Lauterbrunnen and Hader Klum.
What would be your suggestion regarding a travel pass? Or should I just available the public transport and train on a trip based ticket?
Have a look at my latest video which covers the different travel passes in the Jungfrau Region....
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
For a 2 day visit to Interlaken, buying a travel pass might not be the best option (especially if you're not visiting the Jungfraujoch).
If you are in Interlaken on a Monday, then you could use the discount offer of a day pass (29 CHF) allowing you unlimited ferry rides on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz (only valid on Monday)
Hi we are 4 people travelling to switzerland around (Lucerne, Zurich, Interlaken) grindelwald first, stockhorn, lauterbrunnen, jungfrau top of europe, mt titlis etc. for a 6 days trip. can you suggest a pass? half fare pass or swiss pass or top of europe ...
1) is top of europe is valid only for one roundway trip or 1 day?
2) can one person buy tickets and passes for all 4 people?
3) can we use half fare pass to buy local bus, boats tickets..
Thanks for watching my video...I think the Top of Europe pass and the Half Fare card is your best option (based on your travel plans)...if your itinerary is fixed, you can also purchase advance train tickets between Zürich and Luzern/Interlaken with the half Fare card to get cheap train tickets.
1. With Top of Europe pass, you are allowed unlimited trips to the Jungfraujoch (within the pass validity days)
2. Yes, one person can purchase the pass on behalf of others. Each traveller then gets an individual pass, which must be countersigned by the individual.
3. Yes, the half Fare card will give you a 50% discount on all bus, boats, cable cars etc. Even the Top of Europe pass is discounted with the half Fare card.
Hello, thanks for the video. We are travelling from Zurich to Lucerne, Mount Titlis and then next we will go to Lauterbrunnen for 3 days and visit Jungfrau and neighbouring villages. After which we travel back to Zurich from Lauterbrunnen. Which pass do you recommend? Swiss travel pass, Berner Overland pass or Top of Europe pass? We are a group of 4. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks for watching my video... it's a bit difficult to recommend the optimal option without knowing your plans in detail....are you also covering Brienzer Rothorn steam train (in Brienz) and the ferries on the Interlaken lakes (Thunersee/Brienzersee)? Will you be around in the Interlaken region on a Monday? Are you doing any organized group tours (or just arranging your activities independently)? Only then can I give you an informed recommendation.
good stuff
Thanks for watching...
Hello, Very good video. Can you please clarify me this part:
1.If I buy top of europe pass can i use the public transport in jungfrau region? For example : Train from interlaken to Lauterbrunne or grindel wald?
2. Also can you tell me if I buy swiss rail pass for 3 days I will get discount right to jungfrau?
Hi... thanks for watching my video... hope you found it useful..
1. Top of Europe pass does not include local bus transportation in Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen. If you stay in these villages, you are entitled to free bus transportation as part of the tourist tax. Train from Interlaken to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen is included in Top of Europe pass. If you're staying in Interlaken and want to travel to Jungfrau, you won't need the local bus transportation in Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen anyways
2. The Swiss Travel Pass only includes free travel till Grindelwald/ Lauterbrunnen... thereafter it is only a 25%discount off the Jungfrau ticket price. So, buying the Swiss Travel Pass if you are only planning to travel to Jungfrau is not a recommended option. You could look up the option of buying a 1 month half fare card (details on Swiss Rail website), which might be a cheaper option... Good luck & enjoy your visit.
@@socalled.travelexpert Many Thanks for your reply. Then as you suggested I would go with Top of Europe pass as we will be in staying in interlaken for 4 days. So will plan like that.
Great
Thanks for watching!
Hi Travel Expert,I am put up in Lauterbrunnen now with a family swiss pass.Planning to go to Jungfrau tomorrow. However,unable to figure out if I should buy online Jungfrau tickets or can buy it from railway counters? Also since my travel to Grindelwald will be covered by Swiss Pass,then what can i expect from the Jungfrau tickets? What are the things available in that ticket? TIA
You can just purchase the tickets at the Lauterbrunnen train station.
Thanks
Hi bro... Your videos are good.. Me and my wife will be flying to Zurich airport on 25th January and will be staying in swiss for 2,3 days.... We have just taken the flight tickets and nothing else...Hope to book a stay at Interlaken... Have no idea of which pass to take.. Anyway not taking Swiss travel pass.. Not sure whether going to top of Jungfrau.. Because as you told, Waste of money if cloudy right... Please advice
Thanks for watching & for the positive feedback. I can definitely help you with planning a personalised 2-3 day trip, but it will be challenging to summarize an itinerary here...If you're ready to pay a small fee (for a tailored itinerary and to keep the planning conversation professional), please write to me at: socalled.travelexpert@gmail.com
...Else there are many other influencers who have published standardized itineraries on TH-cam.
Hello,
We are group of 12 but it doesn't show us any discount on websites.
Like we want 3 days pass as group
Hi.. thanks for watching. The group discount is only available for the single ticket to Jungfraujoch (not the Top of Europe/Jungfrau Travel Pass). For this, you have to write to reservation@jungfrau.ch, and only one person must pay for the full group of 10+ people.
Wether October is better or Dec Christmas time for Swiss paris and Amsterdam????
If you don't mind the cold weather, Christmas is always better (with the festive atmosphere).
Hey nice way of explaining.
We would be traveling to jungfraojoch, mount titlis and Zurich Rhine falls after our trip from Paris. The place of our stay will be Lucerne in Switzerland. So should we buy a Swiss pass, eu rail pass or book individual tour tickets from look? What do you suggest ?
Thanks for watching. Please have a look at another video I made, which covers the different travel passes for visiting Jungfraujoch.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
Also keep in mind that traveling from Lucerne to Jungfraujoch will take ~3.5-4h one way (or more if you choose to explore Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen), so it can be a long & tiring day.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Hi there...thanks for taking out such a informative video and sharing with us.I wanted to know the price of top of Europe is 239 CHF per person.We are planning to stay in Interlaken for 3 days, we are family of 3 so wanted to know which would be the convenient way of exploring the mountains .Thanks
Hi.. thanks for watching my video...yes, it is the price per adult (it was CHF 239 last year, but it appears to have increased to CHF 249/adult this year)...child's ticket (6-15 age) is 30chf and children < 6 years travel for free. Hope this answers your question.
@@socalled.travelexpert Thank you ...Which pass or travel card did you choose for exploring Grindelwald,jaungfroh?As you have visited quite a few valleys and mountain in Interlaken.
There are 2 passes 1) Top of Europe and 2) Jungfrau travel pass.
These cover the same attractions except that Top of Europe includes unlimited trips up to Jungfrau (but does not include the lakes), while Jungfrau Travel Pass includes the Brienz& Thun lakes (but you need to pay a ~65-75 CHF surcharge) for the section Eigergletscher to Jungfrau.
You can decide on the pass depending on the weather...if the weather forecast for all 3 days is cloudy/rain at Jungfrau, you are better off buying the Jungfrau Travel Pass and enjoy boat trips on the lakes....see my responses to Sujani in the comments section...let me know if you need any further info (the map showing the validity of the Top of Europe pass is also covered in my video between 2:37-3:37)
Hey...Just a quick confirmation..we are traveling to Switzerland in July month.we will be in Interlaken for 5 days, 3 days in Grindelwald and 2 days in Interlaken.We are planning to take top of Europe pass.Do we need to buy the top of Europe pass online or can we buy it at railways office in Interlaken which will be reasonable.Would appreciate if you can give your views.Thanks
Hi...yes, the Top of Europe pass is a good option (either 4 or 5 days), as it will give you considerable flexibility for your trip to Jungfraujoch in case of bad weather. You could even choose to go up more than once if you wish. Remember that the Top of Europe pass does not include the Brienzer Rothorn steam train and the boat rides on Lake Brienz/Thun. But a day pass including unlimited rides on Lake Brienz & Lake Thun is offered at 39chf only on Monday (which is a very good offer). Tip: If anyone in your group has a birthday, then travel on the ferry and the Brienz Rothorn steam train is also free for that individual on that day. The local travel in Grindelwald will be covered by the tourist tax you pay your hotel/Airbnb. Remember to ask them for the bus pass. Same for Interlaken as well. The Top of Europe pass does not cover local city bus services in Grindelwald or Interlaken.
Hello! really informative videos. I'll be coming in Sept for 9 days and will be staying at my friends place in Zurich. want to cover as many places as I can with Zurich as my base - like the whole interlaken/full Jungfraoch region like top of Europe, Grindelwald first, Lauterbrunnen & Geneva, Mt Pilatus/Titlis, Zermatt/Glacier exp, Bernina exp. Do you suggest any travel pass?
Thanks for watching...you could also have a look at another video (link below) where I've described various passes covering travel in the Jungfrau Region. I would suggest going for a Half Fare card (1 month) along with the Top of Europe pass. Another option could be the Half Fare card with the Berner Oberland regional pass.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
Nice Video, what is the official website to buy ticket
You don't need to buy the Top of Europe pass in advance. You can purchase it at any train station in the Jungfrau Region (Interlaken/ Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen). There are no discounts for advance purchase and the tickets are non refundable.
Can u please help me on a question about the train. I am trying to start planning a trip for next year - if i’m getting the half card but also want to get the “top of europe” card for Jungfraujoch does it matter which one i get? I plan to stay in Lauterbrunnen but it looks like the Lauterbrunnen top of europe pass doesn’t go to interlaken or grindelwald? Also, can I add my bf and I’s card one my phone / app together or does he need to do it himself?
Thanks for watching... buying the Top of Europe pass only makes sense if you are in the area for at least 3 days. You can get this at a discount if you also have the half Fare card. The Top of Europe pass covers many other attractions (including travel to Grindelwald & Interlaken)...see this video summarizing the different travel passes.
th-cam.com/video/rBngesZ4nFU/w-d-xo.html
Each pass only covers an individual, so you and your partner will need to buy two separate passes (you can purchase these at any train station in the region and don't need to buy it in advance)... hope this helps!
Hi....thank you for thr amazing tips.. just one question....we are staying for 2 nights in interlaken and 2 nights in wengen....is the top of europe pass a good option for us to travel within these areas too ? We have 2 nights in Lucerne and zurich, for which we thought we ll get a half fare swiss pass ....would love to know your suggestions ...thanks in advance
Hi.. thanks for watching..yes, the top of Europe pass is valid in Wengen (no cars allowed in Wengen), and the pass includes the train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen (and onwards to Jungfraujoch). The top of Europe pass is only valid for the train going from Interlaken to Grindelwald/ Lauterbrunnen (so local bus transport in Interlaken is not included)..but if you're staying in Interlaken, as part of the tourist tax, you will also receive a local travel card from your hotel/host which includes local bus transport. The top of Europe pass also does not cover local buses in Grindelwald (but you won't need this anyways for travel from Interlaken to Jungfrau).
As an example, you would pay 269 CHF for a 4 day top of Europe pass (full price). With the half fare card (~120chf), you only pay 179 CHF...so effectively with a half fare card you pay 40chf more, but you would easily recover that by getting 50%off for any travel in Lucerne (Titlis etc.)
Thank you so much for your prompt reply....it was very helpful...in Lucerne we just want to do the cruise and old Town... in zurich we have a tour of Rhine falls and black forest....so the top of europe pass plus half fare would be our best bet instead of a Swiss travel pass?
Yes..I think so, because with the Swiss pass you only get a 25%reduction from Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen to Jungfrau (which is ~200chf full price), so the Swiss pass will turn out more expensive. If your dates are fixed, just book an advance ticket between Lucerne to Interlaken (or with the half fare card) btw...you do know that the Black Forest (Schwartzwald) is in Germany, right...and the Swiss pass won't be valid there anyways.
@@socalled.travelexpert yes yes we have booked an organized tour for the black forest...:)
Your replies have been really helpful...we are canceling our swiss pass and going with top of europe and half fare....when we calculated, it was nearly 140chf lesser....thank you so much...:)
Greetings, when you try to get seat reservation, does it require for you to use on a specific time or you can use that anytime of that day?
Thanks for watching...the seat reservation is only valid for the specified time.
If v reach Interlaken first, from there what r the villages v can go and where is stay required.
Thanks for watching...2 popular villages are Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Both are highly recommended for a stay, compared to Interlaken (especially if visiting Jungfrau). The villages of Wengen and Murren (accessible from Lauterbrunnen) are also very beautiful. Another beautiful village near Interlaken is Brienz.
My question is unrelated to your video but I hope you can answer it.
Is visit to lindt home of chocolate, kilchberg in included in the swiss pass ? I have checked so many sites but no luck.
No..the Swiss Travel Pass does not include free entry to Lindt Home of Chocolate. You have to buy a dedicated entry ticket... you can Google the website for details of ticket prices.
@@socalled.travelexpert thank you. No one could answer this but you.... 👍☺️
@@nuttyadventures3525 glad you found the tips helpful
I found something very strange while booking the top of europe pass just now....I could not choose country as India for the billing adress...every other country was there....anyone else facing this problem?
Not sure why you're facing a billing issue. But please, please do not book the top of Europe pass in advance (till you are sure of the weather). If it is cloudy/raining at the Jungfraujoch, you will pay for an expensive ticket just to experience the fog.
If the weather forecast (usually reliable 24-48h in advance) is for clear skies on the day of your travel, you can just walk up to the train station counter (Interlaken/Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen) and buy the pass on the spot. There are no discounts for advance purchases (that I am aware of).
@@socalled.travelexpert oh oh OK....we were thinking of booking it early so that we can use the other trains in the region too like harder klum , and the connecting trains within the jungfrauh region... our itinerary is finalized, first day is harder klum, second is kayaking and canyon swing and first, third is sky diving and 4th is jungfraujoch :) so we thought as everything else is booked too we ll do this along with it ...:) we understand that the weather can be unpredictable...so we ll wait until we get to interlaken then .....we ll only buy the half price pass
If the Jungfraujoch is covered under clouds, (but it's not raining at the lower levels in Interlaken/Lauterbrunnen etc), you could also consider the Jungfrau Travel Pass instead. Main differences to Top of Europe pass:
1. Section from Eigergletscher to Jungfrau not included, (doesn't matter anyways if cloudy weather predicted on Jungfraujoch)
2. Boat trips on Lake Brienz & Lake Thun included with return train travel to Interlaken (not included in Top of Europe pass)
All the other inclusions are same as Top of Europe pass (Wengen/Murren/First/Harder Kulm etc). Visit the Jungfrau Travel Pass website and check for yourself.
If you want further ideas on day trips near Interlaken, have a look at some of the other videos on my channel 👍
@@socalled.travelexpert thank you so much for the help...your channel has really informative videos ...:)