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London to the Jungfraujoch

Five-day rail journey from London to Europe's highest railway station

Illustration of London to the Jungfraujoch

Tailor Made Rail's five-day London to the Jungfraujoch package is an independent rail holiday that avoids flying entirely. You depart London by Eurostar, cross France on the high-speed TGV, and spend a night in Basel before arriving in Interlaken for a two-night stay. Day 3 is free time in Interlaken; most travellers use it to ride the cog railway up the Jungfrau, passing through a tunnel in the Eiger to reach 3,454 metres, the highest railway station in Europe. The return journey takes you by train to Karlsruhe in Germany before heading back to Paris and London by TGV and Eurostar. Four nights of handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast are included, along with all standard-class rail tickets and seat reservations. This itinerary suits independent explorers comfortable planning their own time, first-time rail travellers seeking a straightforward route, and repeat rail enthusiasts eager to combine famous European express trains with a signature Alpine cog railway.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel names list 'or similar': your final accommodation depends on availability and the date you book.
  • Day 3 is unguided and free-form; you must plan and book your Jungfraujoch trip independently within that day.
  • The from-price of £1,259 per person assumes two people sharing a room; single supplements apply for sole occupancy.
  • No published departure calendar is provided; confirm availability and book well in advance, especially for peak periods.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Hotel Gaia (or similar), Basel

    London to Basel

    Catch the Eurostar from London to Paris, then a high-speed TGV service to Basel in northern Switzerland.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Hotel Interlaken (or similar)

    Basel to Interlaken

    Direct train service from Basel to Interlaken (no seat reservations needed), arriving at Interlaken Ost station for a 2-night stay, near the funicular up to Harder Kulm.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Interlaken (or similar)

    Interlaken and the Jungfraujoch

    Free day at leisure including a return journey on the Jungfrau Railway: a train to Lauterbrunnen, a cog railway to Kleine Scheidegg, then through the Eiger Mountain to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Alternative: a gondola ride from Grindelwald to the Eiger station.

  4. Day 4overnight: Schlosshotel Karlsruhe (or similar)

    Interlaken to Karlsruhe

    Leisurely start, then a direct service across the German border to Karlsruhe, arriving in the late afternoon.

  5. Day 5rail

    Karlsruhe to London

    Journey back to Paris by high-speed TGV, with a return Eurostar service to London.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Eurostar from London and depart Paris on the high-speed TGV to Basel in northern Switzerland.
  • Day 3Ride the Jungfrau Railway cog train through the Eiger Mountain tunnel to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres.
  • Day 4Cross the German border by direct train from Interlaken to Karlsruhe in late afternoon.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • Jungfrau day trip on your free day in Interlaken
  • 4 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes the Eurostar from London, high-speed TGV services to and from Basel and Karlsruhe, the regular train from Basel to Interlaken, and the Jungfrau Railway return day trip. All are standard class with seat reservations where required. First-class upgrades are available for a supplement.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
This is an independent rail holiday. Tailor Made Rail provides tickets, hotel bookings, and travel documentation, but there is no guide. Day 3 in Interlaken is free time to use as you wish, including the optional Jungfrau day trip.
What is included in the price?
All rail journeys in standard class, four nights in handpicked hotels with breakfast, seat reservations, easy-to-follow travel documentation, email ticket despatch, and proactive rerouting if strikes or disruptions occur. The Jungfrau day trip is included as an optional use of your free day.
How much walking or physical activity is involved?
City walking is minimal. The main physical component is Day 3, when you ride the Jungfrau Railway cog train and underground tunnel to the highest station in Europe. Day 2 mentions a funicular up to Harder Kulm near your hotel if you wish to explore.
What is not included?
Meals other than breakfast, local transport within cities beyond the hotels mentioned, and any activities beyond the suggested Jungfraujoch trip. The gondola ride from Grindelwald to the Eiger station is listed as an optional alternative, not included.
When does this trip run?
Tailor Made Rail does not publish a fixed departure schedule. You book departure dates tailored to your preference. Peak periods may incur rail fare supplements at short notice.

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