How much does the Jungfrau railway cost?
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How much does the Jungfrau railway cost?
How much does it cost? A trip on the Jungfraubahn doesn’t come cheap: The regular adult fare is around CHF 210 (£153) return from Interlaken Ost or CHF 190 (£139) from Grindelwald.
Why is Jungfraujoch so expensive?
For two main reasons: – the maintenance is extremely costly; it is the highest train station in Europe. To maintain and secure the railway and the buildings is expensive and is getting even more expensive due to the climate change and the thawing of permafrost soil which makes the rockets unstable and so the station.
How do you get from Paris to Jungfraujoch?
There are 2 ways to get from Paris to Jungfraujoch by plane, train or cable car
- Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) CDG – BSL.
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost.
- Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald Terminal.
- Take the gondola from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher.
Can you take a train from Switzerland to France?
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to France. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Zuerich Hb and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Is Jungfrau included in Swiss Pass?
Standard Swiss rail passes are valid in the Jungfrau region: Holders of an SBB Halbtaxabo (Half Fare) or a Swiss International Half-Fare Card receive a fifty percent discount on all the railway fares of the Jungfraubahnen.
How much time do you need in Jungfraujoch?
We recommend at least 5–6 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch. From Grindelwald Terminal with the Eiger Express: The journey from Grindelwald Terminal takes 45 minutes there and 45 minutes back. We recommend at least 3.5–4.5 hours to allow a reasonable amount of time on the Jungfraujoch.
Is Jungfraujoch the highest point in Europe?
11,362′
Jungfraujoch/Elevation
How high is the Jungfrau in Switzerland?
13,642′
Jungfrau/Elevation
Jungfrau, well-known Swiss peak (13,642 feet [4,158 metres]) dominating the Lauterbrunnen valley and lying 11 miles (18 km) south-southeast of the resort of Interlaken.
Which is better Matterhorn or Jungfrau?
I personally prefer the Matterhorn to Jungfrau. Both are awesome but the Matterhorn and Zermatt are stunning. The glacier paradise is perhaps better at Junfrau and the train ride up to Jungfraujoch is great but the Matterhorn is one place that I would personally recommend everyone visit. You won’t be disappointed.
How long is train from Switzerland to Paris?
about 4 hours
The Zurich to Paris train travel takes about 4 hours, no matter when you leave.
How far is Paris from Switzerland by train?
Paris to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zürich HB station.
- Distance: 494.8 km.
- Duration: 4h 7m.
What is the difference between Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch?
The Jungfrau is the mountain, whereas the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s Highest Train Station and refers to the “saddle” between the two peaks of Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch. So you can only visit the JungfrauJOCH and enjoy views onto the Jungfrau (mountain) from there.