Worth having Jungfrau Travel Pass, discount with Swiss Travel Pass?
A traveler named Nat is staying in Grindelwald with a partner and plans to visit Gimmelwald, Jungfrau, and the First Cliff Walk over three days. They are confused about the best and most cost-effective transport options and whether to buy the Swiss Travel Pass or another card for their travels.
- Drive to Stechelberg for Gimmelwald and take the cable car, but consider public transport for convenience and to avoid parking fees.
- The Swiss Half Fare Card might be a good option for discounts on public transport as it offers 50% off and lasts for one month.
- For the Jungfrau region, the Swiss Travel Pass offers limited coverage, but it could provide a 25% discount on the Jungfrau Travel Pass if purchased together.
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I am staying in Grindelwald (with a car if that helps) and there is 2 of us.
We are planning to go to Gimmelwald, Jungfrau and do the First Cliff Walk in Grindelwald on 3 separate days. I am trying to work out the most cost effective way to travel to these places and what discount advantages there is.
For Gimmelwald, is it better to drive to Stechelberg Car Park and then get the Cabel Car up and down? Does the Swiss Travel Card work on this? Not sure if its cost effect for us get the Swiss Travel Card for this one day?
For Jungfrau and First Cliff Walk, is it more cost effect to get the Jungfrau 3 day Travel Pass for these 2 days? Also, does the Swiss Travel Card give you discount on the Jungfrau Travel Pass.
Is there a better way to do all this?
As you can tell I have got myself very confused and stressed out over hours of research, please help!
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Hello Nat
Welcome to MySwissAlps
Unfortunately there is an ambiguity in your thread. You refer to ‘Swiss Travel Card.’ There is no such thing.
There is the Swiss Travel Pass; there is the Swiss Half Fare Card. Which do you mean?
Kind regards
Roger
Hi Nat123,
Thanks for sharing your plans.
As you have researched, Gimmelwald is car-free and is only accessible by cable car from Stechelberg.
You could drive to Stechelberg but bear in mind, you’ll need to find parking and pay for your parking too. Personally I think I would prefer to take public transport.I am unsure on the rest of your plans whilst in Switzerland. If you are on a road trip, drivers often opt with the purchase of the Swiss Half Fare Card to compliment their visit here. This would give you 50% discount on your public transportation and is valid for one month. Though you are best to carry out the maths to see if it’s worth it. A Swiss Half Fare Card costs CHF120 per person. More on the Swiss Half Fare Card below:
Otherwise, regular point-to-point tickets would be the way forward. (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/regular-ticket/).
For the Swiss Travel Pass, this rail pass has a minimum purchase requirement of 3 days. It would not cover all your mountain transportation in the Jungfrau region but you would be covered to reach Gimmelwald. You can read all about the Swiss Travel Pass in the link below. There is also a coverage map that you will be able to see all the inclusions and where you would still need to buy a discounted ticket (broken lines on the map).
If you did have the Swiss Travel Pass and also decided to buy a Jungfrau Travel Pass, a 25% discount would be applied. More details here:
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Hi Yolanda,
My itinerary is below
Day 1 – Gimmelwald in the morning with a hike and explore. I believe the Schilthorn is still closed until 15th March.
Day 2 – Jungfrau to the top (believe its called Jungfraujoch) and then Sledding in Eigergletscher down
Day 3 – Morning to the First Cliff WalkI have tried to price each card/pass in the below spreadsheet with my maths from research
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Hi Nat123,
Given your plans, you may want to take a look at the Jungfrau Hiking and Sledging Pass. It’s available to purchase for 1 to 7 days. (It is available during the winter season only)
All details in the link attached:
I looked at your spreadsheet, I think you researched the Half Fare Travelcard for residents. As a visitor, you would likely only need the 1 month, Swiss Half Fare Card, priced at CHF 120.
Details here:
Kind regards,
Yolanda
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