Transportation on day of Jungfraujoch marathon

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    2 April 2016 at 3:03:36 #808785

    Our group of 6 adults will be traveling from Geneva to Lauterbrunnen on the day of the Jungfraujoch marathon. Besides needing transportation on that day, we have an additional 3 days to spend and weather permitting would like to visit Gimmelwald, Wengen, Murren and the Jungfraujoch. As of now we are still undecided as to which travel pass best suits our needs so your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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    Annika
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    2 April 2016 at 8:11:20 #850200

    Hi kparish4, welcome to MySwissAlps!

    Where are you heading after your stay in Lauterbrunnen? If you have to get back to Geneva or to Zurich Airport for example, a Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi would be the best option. It allows a free trip Geneva-Lauterbrunnen and Lauterbrunnen-any border or airport station, plus a 50% discount on your trips made in the Jungfrau region.

    If your outbound trip from Lauterbrunnen is significantly shorter and thus less expensive, a Swiss Half Fare Card would work instead. You can calculate which option is best using the tips and tools listed here.

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    2 April 2016 at 16:02:37 #850201

    Thanks for your reply Annika. From Lauterbrunnen we’re traveling to Cochem Germany. We were concerned transportation from Geneva to Lauterbrunnenon on the day of the Marathon might be a problem and interested in your thoughts.

    kim11
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    2 April 2016 at 21:23:52 #850202

    It depends on what time you are traveling.

    The trains from Interlaken up to Lauterbrunnen will be mobbed from about 9:00 until 11:00 am or noon-ish while the “chasers” and support teams head up the hill to follow the runners. After that, no problem.

    Annika
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    3 April 2016 at 7:28:11 #850203

    Hi kparish4,

    If you need to get to the Swiss-German border after your stay in Lauterbrunnen, the Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi is indeed the best option.

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    3 April 2016 at 8:35:12 #850204

    Annika we have the transportation to Germany covered. Just not sure what pass is best for us. Thanks again for your help.

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    3 April 2016 at 8:39:24 #850205

    Thanks Kim11 your information is very helpful!

    Annika
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    3 April 2016 at 13:53:38 #850206

    Hi kparish4,

    In that case I’d recommend to look into the Swiss Half Fare Card I mentioned in my first post, and alternatively, the Jungfrau Travel Pass might interest you: http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfrautravelpass.

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