if you are traveling to Switzerland and spending a lot of time in the Jungfrau region then it is worth comparing the Jungfrau Travel Pass vs the Swiss Travel Pass. Or perhaps, even getting both.
Below, I will give you a quick overview of what each one covers, the prices, and when one is better than the other.
Jungfrau Travel Pass vs Swiss Travel Pass
The Jungfrau Travel pass is better for people spending most of their time in the Jungfrau region while the Swiss Travel Pass is ideal for those traveling more extensively in Switzerland.
In order to make a decision it is easier when you know what each one includes and whether that covers your travels in Switzerland.
What Is Included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass
The Jungfrau Travel Pass is focused on the Jungfrau region which means Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and all of the mountains in those areas.
So, it includes
- All public transport in the area (trains, some buses – Check map – no bus to Stechelberg for example)
- Boat rides on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz (and train up to Brienz)
- All mountain transport (mountain railways and cable cars)
- First, Wengen, Männlichen, Mürren, Schynige Platte, Kleine Scheidegg, Eigergletscher, Harder Kulm
- It DOES NOT include the Schilthorn from Mürren, nor Pfingstegg or Brienzer Rothorn
- ** A discounted trip to the top of Jungfraujoch

The prices vary depending on how many days you stay in the region. Here are the prices for 3 – 8 days.
Days | Adult | Adult at reduced price ** | Children ( between 6–15) |
3 days | 210 | 165 | 30 |
4 days | 235 | 180 | 30 |
5 days | 270 | 210 | 30 |
6 days | 290 | 225 | 30 |
7 days | 310 | 240 | 30 |
8 days | 330 | 255 | 30 |
** Adult Reduced Price: If you have one of the following – Swiss Half Fare Card/Half Tax, GA, Swiss Travel Pass or Flex (Validated)
What Is Included in the Swiss Travel Pass
The Swiss Travel Pass is focused on providing free public transport throughout Switzerland. And, it also offers free entry to a lot of museums and reasonable discounts on So, it includes
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- All public transport in Switzerland (train, tram, boat, bus)
- Free travel on panoramic trains like Glacier Express & Bernina Express
- Limited free mountain transport (Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Stoos – but not above Stoos)
- Discounted travel on most mountain railways and gondolas (50% on most popular mountains)
- Free entry to around 500 museums
The prices vary depending on how many days you wish to travel and whether you wish to use it every day, or a certain number of days in a month. Here are the prices for 3 – 15 days.
Days | 2nd class (CHF) | 1st class (CHF) |
---|---|---|
3 days | 244 | 389 |
4 days | 295 | 469 |
6 days | 379 | 602 |
8 days | 419 | 665 |
15 days | 459 | 723 |
Days in 1 Month | 2nd class (CHF) | 1st class (CHF) |
---|---|---|
3 days | 279 | 445 |
4 days | 339 | 539 |
6 days | 405 | 644 |
8 days | 439 | 697 |
15 days | 479 | 755 |
Which Is The Better Pass For You?
The exact answer is always difficult to judge, however, here are a few ideas on how to decide.
If you are going to travel to the Jungfraujoch and do at least one other mountain excursion in the Jungfrau region, then a 3-day Jungfrau Travel Pass pass starts to make a lot of sense. Many of the mountain excursions in the area are very expensive, so when you do more of them on top of the Jungfraujoch trip, it becomes worthwhile
However, if you travel extensively by long-distance train in Switzerland and perhaps also love to visit museums, the Swiss Travel Pass makes sense. It also gives you 50% discounts on most mountain trips, but not the Jungfraujoch (only 25%).
Does Buying Both Passes Make Sense?
It could also make sense to combine the two passes, as you get a reasonable discount on the Jungfrau Travel Pass if you have the Swiss Travel Pass (see the second column of the pricing table). However, you will want to be making use of them both.
So, lots of long-distance travel (and museum visits) and a lot of mountain trips in the Jungfrau Region.
You can also combine the Jungfrau Travel Pass with Half Fare Card which is only around 120 CHF – and get the discounted rate, but not have to pay for the Swiss Travel Pass.
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Hi,
Does the Swiss Travel Pass covers the train rides from Zurich to Milan?
hi,
we are planing trip to Interlaken on May 30,2025 and we will stay for 3 days. i just readed about your recomendetion for Jungfrau Travel Pass and I have question, if you dont mind, to tell me what a Guest card , what we will get when we check in in our hotel covers? I mean, does this Card cover anything or nothing what Jungfrau Pass cover.
Yhank you very much!
I guess you mean the Interlaken guest card – it is very limited and wont replace the jungfrau pass in any way https://www.interlaken.ch/en/info-service/gaestekarten/interlaken-guest-card