Address: 3801 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Jungfraujoch refers to the connecting segment between Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch. At 3,454 meters (11,332 feet) above sea level, the Jungfraujoch railway station is the highest in all of Europe.
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.
Getting to Jungfraujoch by public transportation
Kleine Scheidegg
Located on the foothills of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mӧnch mountains, Kleine Scheidegg is the vital link to trains coming in from Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.
If you’re coming from Interlaken
- Take the Bernese-Oberland railway to Lauterbrunnen.
- Switch trains and take the Wengernalp railway to reach Kleine Scheidegg.
From Kleine Scheidegg, you can ascend the cogwheel rail to Jungfraujoch.
If you’re coming from Lauterbrunnen
1. Take the Wengernalp train from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg that runs every 30 minutes.From Kleine Scheidegg, you can take the cogwheel rail to ascend Jungfraujoch.
Eiger Glacier
The fastest way to reach the Eiger Glacier is via the Eiger Express tricable gondola, a cable car that departs from Grindelwald Terminal.
If you’re tavelling from Interlaken
- Take the Bernese Oberland railway and arrive at Grindelwald station in about 30 minutes.
- From Grindelwald station, Grindelwald terminal is only 1.5 km away. Frequent buses ply from the main Grindelwald station to Grindelwald terminal.
- From the terminal, take the Eiger Express cable car to Eiger Glacier station.
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.
By train/coach/bus:
- Zurich HB → Interlaken Ost (~2h)
- Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald Terminal (~35 min)
- Grindelwald Terminal → Eiger Glacier via Eiger Express (~15 min)
- Eiger Glacier → Jungfraujoch via cogwheel train (~26 min)
By car:
- Distance: ~135 km to Grindelwald
- Driving time: ~2h 15min
- Terrain: Fully feasible; highways followed by mountain roads
- Parking: Grindelwald Terminal P1, P2, P3 (paid)
Mid-stops:
- Thun (lakeside dining)
- Spiez (castle & lake views)
- Interlaken (restaurants & cafés)
- Wilderswil (quick local stop)
By train/coach/bus:
- Lucerne → Interlaken Ost via Lucerne–Interlaken Express (~1h 50min)
- Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald Terminal (~35 min)
- Grindelwald Terminal → Eiger Glacier via Eiger Express (~15 min)
- Eiger Glacier → Jungfraujoch via cogwheel train (~26 min)
By car:
- Distance: ~90 km to Grindelwald
- Driving time: ~1h 45min
- Terrain: Easy and scenic mountain drive
- Parking: Grindelwald Terminal P1, P2, P3 (paid)
Mid-stops:
- Brienz (lakefront cafés)
- Meiringen (restaurants & bakeries)
- Interlaken (major dining hub)
- Wilderswil (quick rest stop)
By train/coach/bus:
- Geneva → Interlaken Ost (~3h, 1–2 changes)
- Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald Terminal (~35 min)
- Grindelwald Terminal → Eiger Glacier via Eiger Express (~15 min)
- Eiger Glacier → Jungfraujoch via cogwheel train (~26 min)
By car:
- Distance: ~220 km to Grindelwald
- Driving time: ~2h 45min
- Terrain: Fully feasible; highways and alpine roads
- Parking: Grindelwald Terminal P1, P2, P3 (paid)
Mid-stops:
- Lausanne (lakeside dining)
- Montreux (promenade cafés)
- Spiez (castle & lake views)
- Interlaken (main rest and dining stop)
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.
Jungfraujoch is located in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. It is about 137 kilometers from Zurich.
Jungfraujoch can only be ascended by railway from either the Kleine Scheidegg station or the Eiger Glacier station. If you’re feeing adventurous, you can even hike to Jungfraujoch from the Eiger Glacier station.
You can get to Jungfraujoch by train from either the Eiger Glacier station or the Kleine Scheidegg station.
-Take the Bernese Oberland/Wengernalp railway to arrive at Kleine Scheidegg from Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen.
-You can get to Eiger glacier from Grindelwald terminal via the high-speed Eiger Express gondola.
Taking the Eiger Express gondola helps you reach the Eiger Glacier station in 15 minutes, which saves you 47 minutes while getting to Jungfraujoch. Traveling by train to Jungfraujoch is a relaxed and scenic experience, although this journey takes between 25 and 45 minutes from the Kleine Scheidegg or Eiger Glacier stations.
The closest rail stations are Kleine Scheidegg and Eiger Glacier station. From both these stations, you can take the cogwheen railway to reach Jungfraujoch station.
The mountain is not accessible by car. However, you can park your car at the nearest train stations at Grindelwald, Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen.
The easiest way to reach Jungfraujoch is by taking the Eiger Express tricable gondola from Grindelwald terminal to the Eiger Glacier station. From the Eiger Glacier station, you can take the train up to Jungfraujoch.
