How does the unlimited Jungfrau Summer Pass work? Do I need tickets?

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Matt is gearing up for a three-week vacation in Switzerland and has purchased two Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Passes. He wants to know if the pass serves as a train and cable car ticket, and if he can use the QR code from the PDF sent to him for travel.

Key takeaways:
  • The Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Pass acts as your transport ticket, allowing you to board without any additional tickets.
  • You can use the QR code from the PDF as your ticket, which will be scanned by inspectors if needed.
  • The pass provides unlimited rides to Jungfraujoch and includes free use of Grindelwald Bus services.
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  • MattTHopkins
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    11 posts
    22 June 2024 at 20:32:08 #1712662

    I purchased two Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Passes for our upcoming 3 week vacation.  I have a couple of questions.  Does the pass act as a train ticket/cable car ticket, or do I need to get physical train tickets using the pass.  If it acts like a ticket, can I use the QR code on the PDF they sent me?

    Thanks,

    Matt

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    Reply 1 of 3 • 23 June 2024 at 20:47:35 #1713211

    Hello Matt,

    If the Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Pass follows the same rules as the Jungfrau Travel Pass (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/jungfrau-travel-pass/), then the QR code will serve as your “ticket”.  You can simply board and enjoy without the need for additional tickets.

    You would show the pass to ticket inspectors upon request. They would then scan the QR code to check its validity.

    Kind regards,

    Yolanda

     

     

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    MattTHopkins
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    Reply 2 of 3 • 24 June 2024 at 1:19:33 #1713225

    Thank you Yolanda!!!

    Anna
    Moderator
    7727 posts
    Reply 3 of 3 • 24 June 2024 at 10:59:40 #1713319

    Hi MattTHopkins,

    The Unlimited Jungfrau Summer Pass is your transport ticket.

    You can find the validity map on the official Jungfrau Railway website. The coverage is similar to the Jungfrau Travel Pass (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/jungfrau-travel-pass/#downloads) but offers additional benefits including unlimited rides to Jungfraujoch and free usage of the Grindelwald Bus services.

    Regards,

    Anna

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