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How to get to Jungfraujoch? | Directions & routes

The Jungfraujoch is a glacier saddle (a connecting ridge) on the higher slopes of the Aletsch Glacier. It is part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch region and is located midway between Interlaken and Fiesch in Switzerland.

Note: You can get to Jungfraujoch only by rail. You can board the train either from the Kleine Scheidegg or Eiger Glacier stations, the details of which will be listed below.

Where is Jungfraujoch located?

How to reach Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch is accessed via three key gateways: Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen. Interlaken acts as the main transport hub, while Grindelwald offers the fastest ascent via the Eiger Express. Lauterbrunnen follows the classic mountain railway route through Kleine Scheidegg. Both routes connect to the Jungfrau Railway, which climbs to Jungfraujoch—Europe's highest railway station.

Jungraujoch routes

Getting to Jungfraujoch by public transportation

Prefer self-driving? Take the Grindelwald route!

While cars cannot go all the way up to Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald Terminal is the most convenient starting point for self-drivers. Park at the terminal and continue by Eiger Express + Jungfrau Railway for the fastest and most straightforward route to the summit.

Cable cars ascending snowy mountains from Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch.

Major city gateways to Jungfraujoch

Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva are the three most popular city gateways to Jungfraujoch. All are well connected to the Bernese Oberland by Switzerland’s rail network, long-distance coaches, and major highways, making them convenient starting points for both independent travelers and guided day tours.

Why plan the route when you can enjoy the ride?

Skip train schedules, transfers, and route planning. Enjoy round-trip transport from your chosen city, expert guidance throughout the day, and a flexible itinerary that can switch between gondolas and mountain railways to make the most of Alpine conditions.

Couple enjoying sunrise view at Jungfraujoch, snowy landscape, Interlaken East trip.

Frequently asked questions about how to get to Jungfraujoch

​Jungfraujoch is situated between the mountains Mönch and Jungfrau. You can get there by a cogwheel train or a cable car. The Jungfraujoch station is the tallest in all of Europe.

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