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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe + Titlis (for international guests)

Five-day Swiss Alps rail loop from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and Mount Titlis

Illustration of Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe + Titlis (for international guests)

Railtour Suisse operates this 5-day self-guided journey into the heart of the Swiss Alps, starting and ending near the region's famous peaks. You spend two nights in Interlaken, gateway to the Bernese Oberland, and two nights in Lucerne, a city set between lakes and mountains. The centerpiece is Day 2: a ride on the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 metres, where snow and ice are present year-round and the Aletsch Glacier spreads below. Day 3 carries you over the Brünig Pass via the Luzern-Interlaken Express, and Day 4 takes you by cable car to Mount Titlis at 3,020 metres, where the revolving Titlis Rotair cable car offers 360-degree views. Day 5 is entirely yours to explore Lucerne, stroll the Chapel Bridge, or venture on optional excursions to Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus. This tour suits couples seeking mountain scenery without group constraints, first-time rail travellers who want named trains and clear logistics, and independent explorers who appreciate a framework without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 5 is unguided; you arrange your own return journey and may choose optional excursions (Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus, Lion Monument) at additional cost
  • Hotels are marked 3-star standard doubles; the operator publishes no tier upgrades or alternative properties in this package
  • The included Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi covers two excursions only (Jungfraujoch and Titlis); other activities on Day 5 require separate tickets at 25-50% discount

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    arrival in Interlaken

    Train journey to Interlaken, the gateway to the three mighty mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Overnight in Interlaken.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

    Breakfast at the hotel. The first highlight of the trip awaits you – the journey to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3'454 metres. Snow and ice are guaranteed 365 days a year. Enjoy the spectacular view of imposing mountain peaks and the Aletsch Glacier, discover enchanting sculptures in the Ice Palace and take a thrilling journey through time on the multimedia adventure tour into the history of the Jungfrau Railway. Overnight in Interlaken.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Lucerne

    Lucerne-Interlaken Express (1h50)

    Breakfast at the hotel. Train journey over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Overnight in Lucerne.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Lucerne

    Mount Titlis

    Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Mount Titlis at 3'020 m. From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg where you board the 8-seater cable cars Titlis Xpress directly to Stand station. From there the world's first revolving cable car Titlis Rotair takes you straight up to the summit of Mount Titlis. For a spectacular close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave or ride the Ice Flyer chairlift. Get your thrills on the Titlis Cliff Walk, a spectacular suspension bridge at a height of 3'041 m. Overnight in Lucerne.

  5. Day 5

    Lucerne and return journey

    Breakfast at the hotel. Stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge and through the winding streets of the old town, visit the Lion Monument or take a trip to Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus or Mount Titlis. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Ride the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres, with guaranteed snow and ice year-round and views of the Aletsch Glacier
  • Day 3Travel on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, crossing the Brünig Pass in 1 hour 50 minutes between the Bernese Oberland and Lucerne
  • Day 4Ascend Mount Titlis via the Titlis Xpress cable car and the Titlis Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, reaching 3,020 metres

Included

  • Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi: Top of Europe + Titlis (5 transfers) incl. excursions to Jungfraujoch and Titlis in 2nd class
  • Seat reservation in the Luzern-Interlaken Express
  • 2 nights in Interlaken, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
  • 2 nights in Lucerne, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch, cable cars to Mount Titlis, and transfers via the Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi (5 transfers total in 2nd class).
Is this tour escorted or self-guided?
It is a self-guided tour. You travel independently on named trains and cable cars. Days 1-4 follow a set itinerary with hotel overnights; Day 5 in Lucerne is unguided, with optional side trips available.
What is included in the price?
The price includes all rail and cable car transfers, 4 nights in 3-star hotels (2 in Interlaken, 2 in Lucerne), breakfast each morning, and a seat reservation on the Luzern-Interlaken Express.
How much walking is involved?
Most travel is by train and cable car. Days 2 and 4 include walking at high altitude (Jungfraujoch at 3,454 m and Mount Titlis at 3,020 m). Day 5 offers optional walking through Lucerne's old town or additional hikes.
When does this tour run?
The operator publishes no departure dates in this package. Contact railtour Suisse to confirm availability and book specific dates.
What is not included?
International flights, travel insurance, meals beyond daily breakfast, and optional excursions (Mount Rigi, Mount Pilatus, Lion Monument) on Day 5 are not included. Optional activities are discounted 25-50% from regular fare.

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