Eiger Express 2026/27: Route, Travel Time, Terminal, Parking and Prices

By Ramon Stüdeli, who lives in Grindelwald and LucerneLast updated: 31 October 2026

Quick answer: The Eiger Express is a tricable gondola from Grindelwald Terminal (3,074 ft / 937 m) to Eigergletscher (7,612 ft / 2,320 m). The ride takes 15 minutes, and at the top you switch to the Jungfrau Railway up to the Jungfraujoch. A Jungfraujoch round trip from Grindelwald Terminal costs CHF 249.20 including a seat reservation (valid Oct 31 – Nov 8 and Nov 21 – Dec 12, 2026), or from CHF 129.60 with a Half Fare Card (myswitzerland.com, jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026). The Eiger Express is closed for maintenance from Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2026.

Key facts at a glance

Route: Grindelwald Terminal → Eigergletscher, 6,483 m (about 4 miles) long, 15-minute ride.
Cabins: 44 cabins with 26 seats each, 2,200 passengers per hour.
On to the Jungfraujoch: the Jungfrau Railway takes 26 minutes from Eigergletscher. From Grindelwald Terminal it's about 45 minutes including the transfer, according to jungfrau.ch.
Time saved: 47 minutes from Bern and Zurich compared with the classic route, according to Jungfrau Railways.
Jungfraujoch from Grindelwald Terminal: CHF 249.20 round trip including reservation, from CHF 129.60 with a Half Fare Card (myswitzerland.com, jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026).
Grindelwald Terminal parking garage: 1,032 spaces, open 24/7, CHF 15 for 2 to 24 hours (jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026).
Maintenance closure: Nov 9 – Nov 20, 2026. You can still reach the Jungfraujoch via Kleine Scheidegg.

Eiger Express facts

Item	Value
Type	3S tricable gondola
Base station	Grindelwald Terminal, 937 m (3,074 ft)
Top station	Eigergletscher, 2,320 m (7,612 ft)
Length	6,483 m (about 4 miles)
Ride time	15 minutes
Cabins	44, with 26 seats each
Capacity	2,200 passengers per hour
Fall 2026 maintenance	Nov 9 – Nov 20, 2026

Source: jungfrau.ch (Eiger Express, Grindelwald Terminal, Jungfrau Travel Pass). As of October 2026.

Route: how to ride up to the Jungfraujoch

Get to Grindelwald Terminal: take the Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken Ost, about 31 minutes (check the SBB timetable). Grindelwald Terminal is the stop before Grindelwald station.
Eiger Express: 15 minutes up to Eigergletscher. With a reservation, you can board in the 15-minute window before your reserved time. Without one, you can ride any time, but expect long waits at Eigergletscher.
Jungfrau Railway: 26 minutes from Eigergletscher through the Eiger and Mönch, with a stop of about 5 minutes at Eismeer station. Jungfrau Railways asks you to pass the turnstiles at Eigergletscher at least 10 minutes before departure.
Return: change at Eigergletscher and follow the "Grindelwald" signs. Or ride the Wengernalp Railway down from Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald or Wengen.

Our tip: Ride up on the Eiger Express and come back down via Kleine Scheidegg. Your outbound and return routes can be different. That way you see both sides of Kleine Scheidegg instead of riding the same line twice.

Sources: jungfrau.ch (Getting there, Eiger Express, Jungfraujoch).

Prices 2026/27

jungfrau.ch doesn't list a stand-alone fare for the Eiger Express (Grindelwald Terminal – Eigergletscher) on its railway page. Check it in the jungfrau.ch ticket shop before your trip. For most visitors, the Eiger Express is part of a Jungfraujoch ticket.

Ticket	Price	Valid
Jungfraujoch round trip from Grindelwald Terminal, adult, incl. seat reservation	CHF 249.20	Oct 31 – Nov 8 and Nov 21 – Dec 12, 2026
Jungfraujoch from Grindelwald Terminal with Half Fare Card	from CHF 129.60	"from" price on jungfrau.ch
Jungfraujoch seat reservation	CHF 10	required May 1 – Oct 31, 2026, recommended otherwise
Unlimited Jungfrau Winter Pass (incl. Jungfraujoch)	CHF 449, CHF 399 with a Half Fare Card or GA	Dec 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027

As of October 2026. Sources: myswitzerland.com, jungfrau.ch. Winter prices from Dec 13, 2026 and summer 2027 prices aren't published on jungfrau.ch yet. Check before you travel.

With rail passes: 50% off the Jungfraujoch with a Half Fare Card, 25% from Grindelwald with a Swiss Travel Pass. The Jungfrau Travel Pass doesn't cover the Jungfraujoch, but there's an add-on ticket from CHF 63 (CHF 89 from May 1 to Oct 31, 2026). More in our Jungfraujoch guide and our rail pass comparison.

Seat reservation rules: free refund until 11:59 pm the day before, changes up to 45 minutes before departure, no refund on the travel day (as of October 2026, jungfrau.ch).

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Grindelwald Terminal

Grindelwald Terminal is the train station and transport hub on the valley floor. It gives you direct access to the Eiger Express and to the Männlichen gondola (19 minutes).

Feature	Details
Train station	Grindelwald Terminal, Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken Ost
Männlichen gondola	19 minutes to the top station
Shops	various shops
Food	various restaurants
Ski storage	from CHF 12 per day (as of October 2026)
Lockers	available (prices not listed on jungfrau.ch)
Accessibility	wheelchair accessible, according to interlaken.swiss

Sources: jungfrau.ch (Grindelwald Terminal), interlaken.swiss (Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola).

Grindelwald Terminal parking garage

Item	Details
Spaces	1,032
Hours	24/7, year-round
0 to 2 hours	CHF 1
2 to 24 hours	CHF 15
2 days	CHF 45
3 days	CHF 85
Online booking	plus CHF 5 fee
EV charging	20 stations
Payment	cash, credit card, Twint, Easypark, QR ticket
Address	Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald

As of October 2026. Sources: jungfrau.ch (Grindelwald Terminal car park), Jungfrau Railways rate sheet (rates from May 2024). Multi-day prices come from the rate sheet, so double-check them on jungfrau.ch before your trip.

Good to know: In winter, a shuttle connects the garage with the Grindelwald-First ski area every 15 minutes, according to Jungfrau Railways. jungfrau.ch shows live parking availability.

Maintenance closures and seasons

Lift	Fall 2026 closure	Reopens
Eiger Express	Nov 9 – Nov 20, 2026	Nov 21, 2026
First gondola	Oct 26 – Nov 27, 2026	Nov 28, 2026
Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola	2026 summer service ended	winter from Dec 12, 2026

Sources: jungfrau.ch (Jungfrau Travel Pass), interlaken.swiss (Männlichen). Spring 2027 closures aren't published yet.

In winter: In the Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg and Eigergletscher area, the 2026/27 ski season runs from Nov 21, 2026 to Apr 25, 2027 according to jungfrau.ch (subject to change). The Eiger Express takes skiers straight up to the slopes.

Hikes from Eigergletscher

Trail	Route	Time
Eiger Trail	Eigergletscher (2,320 m) → Alpiglen (1,616 m), right below the North Face	about 2 hrs
Jungfrau Eiger Walk	Eigergletscher (2,320 m) → Kleine Scheidegg (2,061 m), easy	about 1 hr

Source: jungfrau.ch (Eiger Express, Kleine Scheidegg). Both are summer trails. If you'd rather hike the Eiger Trail with a mountain guide, see the partner offer we arrange, Eiger Trail with mountain guide (on request).

Is the Eiger Express worth it?

Yes, if you're heading to the Jungfraujoch and starting in Grindelwald. It's the fastest way up, with a view of the Eiger North Face on the way to Eigergletscher.

To be honest: The classic route via Kleine Scheidegg is the nicer way down, because you see different scenery. And in November, the Eiger Express is closed for 12 days, so the Wengernalp Railway is the only way up.

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FAQ

How long is the Eiger Express ride?

15 minutes from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher. You reach the Jungfraujoch from Grindelwald Terminal in about 45 minutes including the transfer, according to jungfrau.ch.

How much does the Eiger Express cost?

jungfrau.ch only shows a stand-alone fare for Grindelwald Terminal – Eigergletscher in its ticket shop. A Jungfraujoch round trip from Grindelwald Terminal costs CHF 249.20 including reservation (Oct 31 – Nov 8 and Nov 21 – Dec 12, 2026), or from CHF 129.60 with a Half Fare Card (as of October 2026).

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When is the Eiger Express closed?

From Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2026 for maintenance. During that time, you can still reach the Jungfraujoch via Kleine Scheidegg.

Where do I park for the Eiger Express?

At the Grindelwald Terminal parking garage, which has 1,032 spaces. 2 to 24 hours cost CHF 15 (as of October 2026).

Do I need a reservation for the Eiger Express?

For the trip to the Jungfraujoch, a seat reservation (CHF 10) is required from May 1 to Oct 31. Without one, you risk long waits at Eigergletscher.

Which station do I get off at?

Grindelwald Terminal, one stop before Grindelwald station. The ride from Interlaken Ost takes about 31 minutes.

Is the Eiger Express included in the Jungfrau Travel Pass?

The jungfrau.ch pass page doesn't list the Eiger Express separately. The Jungfraujoch isn't included, but there's an add-on ticket from CHF 63 (CHF 89 in summer). Check what's covered on jungfrau.ch before you buy.

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About the author

Ramon Stüdeli is the owner of Grindelwald Experiences. He lives in Grindelwald and Lucerne, brings broad experience from tourism and other industries and has traveled to more than 60 countries.