Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Interlaken: Self-Guided Alpine Train

Train through alpine stations to the snow at high elevation, then back down past Wengen and Lauterbrunnen's waterfall.

A self-guided day trip from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch by train, with your own pace and a travel handbook mapping the route. You board the Jungfrau railway at Interlaken Ost, ride the Eiger-Express cableway to Eigergletscher, then the cogwheel train to the summit, where you visit the Alpine Sensation exhibition, Sphinx terraces, ice palace and viewing platform. The return follows the cogwheel train back through Kleine Scheidegg and Wengen to Lauterbrunnen before Interlaken. Mandatory seat reservation and travel information with maps and schedules are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jungfrau3h · entry included
2. Kleine Scheideggpass by

Self-guided tour to Jungfraujoch

• Change onto Jungfrau railway at Interlaken Ost
• Transfer through valley towards Grindelwald
• Board aerial cableway at Grindelwald Terminal
• Ride cableway to Eigergletscher station
• Change to cogwheel train at Eigergletscher
• Arrive at Jungfraujoch and visit sights
• Return by cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg
• Continue towards Wengen
• Pass alpine village Wengen
• Stop at Lauterbrunnen to view village and waterfall
• Return to Interlaken and end tour

The experience

You start at Interlaken Ost station and board the Jungfrau railway for a 25-minute local train through the valley toward Grindelwald. At Grindelwald Terminal, you switch to the aerial cableway for the scenic ride to Eigergletscher station, where you get your first view over the Alps and the permanent ice before boarding the cogwheel train for the final push to Jungfraujoch. The whole journey unfolds on your own schedule: no guide narrating, no fixed pace, just you and the mountains.

At Jungfraujoch, all the main sights are included. You can walk through the Alpine Sensation exhibition, step onto the Sphinx terraces, explore the ice palace carved into the glacier, and stand on the viewing platform where you actually step into the snow. How long you spend at each one is up to you. The return journey takes you by cogwheel train from Jungfraujoch down to Kleine Scheidegg, then onward toward Wengen, an alpine village you pass through, and a short stop in Lauterbrunnen, where you can see the village and the Staubbach waterfall before the final train ride back to Interlaken.

Your ticket includes the mandatory seat reservation for the Jungfrau railway, so you don't have to worry about availability. You'll also get a comprehensive travel handbook with maps, schedules and directions, so you know exactly which train to catch at each station and when. The route itself offers a choice: you can take the Eiger-Express cableway or the classic route via Lauterbrunnen, both covered by your ticket. The whole day runs about 7 hours from Interlaken and back.

What’s included

• Train ticket from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and back.
• mandatory seat reservation for the Jungfrau railway.
• access to the Alpine Sensation exhibition, Sphinx terraces, ice palace and snow viewing platform at Jungfraujoch.
• travel handbook with maps, schedules and directions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SwissTravelGuide.ch

Is this one for you?Starting from Interlaken Ost station means you don't need a car or a transfer to begin. The train leaves from the town center. You set your own pace at every stop and decide how long to spend at Jungfraujoch, which suits anyone arriving by train or staying in town without their own transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

Can I choose between the Eiger-Express cableway and the classic route through Lauterbrunnen?

Yes. Your ticket is valid for both routes: the Eiger-Express cableway to Eigergletscher or the classic route via Lauterbrunnen. You decide which way to go when you board at Interlaken Ost.

What can I actually do at Jungfraujoch once I get there?

Jungfraujoch includes four main sights: the Alpine Sensation exhibition, the Sphinx terraces with views over the Alps, the ice palace built into the glacier, and a viewing platform where you can step directly into the snow.

Do I need to book my seat on the Jungfrau railway in advance?

The mandatory seat reservation for the Jungfrau railway is included with your ticket, so it's already arranged. You don't have to reserve separately.

How long does the whole trip take from Interlaken?

The day runs about 7 hours total, including the train rides up and down and your time at Jungfraujoch. You control how long you spend at each stop along the way.

What is Kleine Scheidegg and will I stop there?

Kleine Scheidegg is an alpine junction where the cogwheel train from Jungfraujoch meets the route toward Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. You pass through it on your return journey.

Will I see Lauterbrunnen on this trip?

Yes. On the return from Jungfraujoch, you make a short stop in Lauterbrunnen, where you can see the village and the Staubbach waterfall before the final train ride back to Interlaken.