Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne by Train and Coach
by Gray Line Zurich
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This full-day trip from Lucerne covers about 9.5 hours and focuses on reaching Jungfraujoch, known as the Top of Europe. The journey begins at Lucerne Station, where travelers meet the guide and board an air-conditioned coach for a scenic drive through mountain passes toward Interlaken. After a brief stop in Interlaken, the coach continues to Lauterbrunnen, a village surrounded by tall peaks. From Lauterbrunnen, guests take a cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg, located beneath the Eiger North Face. At Kleine Scheidegg, there is a train transfer before continuing to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Visitors spend about three hours at Jungfraujoch, exploring the area and visiting several attractions. Included in the visit is the Ice Palace, which features a round-tour subway called the Alpine Sensation, opened to mark the 100th anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway. The Sphinx Observation Terrace offers expansive views over the Aletsch Glacier, Europe's longest glacier, and on clear days, sights of distant snow-capped peaks beyond Switzerland. After the Jungfraujoch visit, travelers descend by cogwheel train to Eigergletscher, where they transfer to the V-Cableway Eiger Express for a cable car ride to Grindelwald Terminal. At Grindelwald Terminal, the coach is ready to take guests back to Lucerne city center, where the tour ends in the evening. The trip includes a professional guide, onboard WiFi, coach air conditioning, the V-Cableway Eiger Express cable car, and cogwheel train rides. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lucerne Station
Meet the guide and board an air-conditioned coach in central Lucerne near the train station. The tour departs the city and travels into the mountain region of the Bernese Oberland.
Interlaken
Brief stop in Interlaken with limited free time before continuing by coach to Lauterbrunnen.
25 min
Lauterbrunnen
Arrive in Lauterbrunnen, surrounded by mountain peaks. Board the cogwheel train for a scenic journey to Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the Eiger North Face.
5 min
Kleine Scheidegg
Change trains at Kleine Scheidegg station before continuing to Jungfraujoch.
10 min
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Arrive at Jungfraujoch at 11,333 feet (3454 meters) above sea level in the Bernese Alps. This Alpine area is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Spend approximately 3 hours enjoying the views and attractions.
180 min
Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
Visit the Alpine Sensation subway and walk through the Ice Palace, a notable attraction at Jungfraujoch.
15 min
Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
Enjoy panoramic views over the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observation Terrace. On clear days, views extend to snow-covered peaks in neighboring countries.
15 min
Eigergletscher
Take the cogwheel train down to Eigergletscher and transfer to the V-Cableway Eiger Express cable car, which takes about 15 minutes to reach Grindelwald Terminal.
10 min
Lucerne
Return by coach to Lucerne city center where the tour concludes in the evening.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.
End point
Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip from Lucerne by Train and Coach
by Gray Line Zurich
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.CHF 558Overview
This full-day trip from Lucerne covers about 9.5 hours and focuses on reaching Jungfraujoch, known as the Top of Europe. The journey begins at Lucerne Station, where travelers meet the guide and board an air-conditioned coach for a scenic drive through mountain passes toward Interlaken. After a brief stop in Interlaken, the coach continues to Lauterbrunnen, a village surrounded by tall peaks. From Lauterbrunnen, guests take a cogwheel train to Kleine Scheidegg, located beneath the Eiger North Face. At Kleine Scheidegg, there is a train transfer before continuing to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,333 feet (3,454 meters). Visitors spend about three hours at Jungfraujoch, exploring the area and visiting several attractions. Included in the visit is the Ice Palace, which features a round-tour subway called the Alpine Sensation, opened to mark the 100th anniversary of the Jungfrau Railway. The Sphinx Observation Terrace offers expansive views over the Aletsch Glacier, Europe's longest glacier, and on clear days, sights of distant snow-capped peaks beyond Switzerland. After the Jungfraujoch visit, travelers descend by cogwheel train to Eigergletscher, where they transfer to the V-Cableway Eiger Express for a cable car ride to Grindelwald Terminal. At Grindelwald Terminal, the coach is ready to take guests back to Lucerne city center, where the tour ends in the evening. The trip includes a professional guide, onboard WiFi, coach air conditioning, the V-Cableway Eiger Express cable car, and cogwheel train rides. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lucerne Station
Meet the guide and board an air-conditioned coach in central Lucerne near the train station. The tour departs the city and travels into the mountain region of the Bernese Oberland.
Interlaken
Brief stop in Interlaken with limited free time before continuing by coach to Lauterbrunnen.
25 min
Lauterbrunnen
Arrive in Lauterbrunnen, surrounded by mountain peaks. Board the cogwheel train for a scenic journey to Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the Eiger North Face.
5 min
Kleine Scheidegg
Change trains at Kleine Scheidegg station before continuing to Jungfraujoch.
10 min
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
Arrive at Jungfraujoch at 11,333 feet (3454 meters) above sea level in the Bernese Alps. This Alpine area is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Spend approximately 3 hours enjoying the views and attractions.
180 min
Ice Palace - Jungfraujoch
Visit the Alpine Sensation subway and walk through the Ice Palace, a notable attraction at Jungfraujoch.
15 min
Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory
Enjoy panoramic views over the Aletsch Glacier from the Sphinx Observation Terrace. On clear days, views extend to snow-covered peaks in neighboring countries.
15 min
Eigergletscher
Take the cogwheel train down to Eigergletscher and transfer to the V-Cableway Eiger Express cable car, which takes about 15 minutes to reach Grindelwald Terminal.
10 min
Lucerne
Return by coach to Lucerne city center where the tour concludes in the evening.
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.
End point
Meet your tour guide in front of the McDonalds, opposite the Tourist Information office. Our coach is coming from Zurich and will reach Lucerne between 9.20am and 9.30am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.