My Swiss Train Journeys In The Jungfrau Region (Bernese Oberland) of Switzerland

In this article, I will be doing a review of the Swiss trains running in the Jungfrau region. This is a beautiful region located in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. This article was last updated on 11 October 2019.

Jungfrau Region Trains

The Jungfrau region consists of the following Swiss towns and villages: Grindelwald, Mürren, Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken, Unterseen, Wengen, Gimmelwald, and Stechelberg. I really enjoyed taking the trains in this region because they were clean, efficient, and punctual.

Swiss Punctuality

Throughout my short holiday in the Jungfrau Region, I did not experience a single train delay or breakdown.

All the trains arrived and departed exactly at the scheduled timings.

Perhaps this was because most of the stations had service stations located right beside them. I saw train mechanics servicing and repairing train parts inside these stations.

Therefore, I guess once the trains have any technical problems, they can be fixed immediately by these onsite mechanics.

Clean and Comfortable Cabins

Train ride between Brienz and Interlaken Ost

Train ride between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen

Seats with wooden backings, on the train ride between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen

All the trains we took had very clean and spacious cabins. I don’t think I spotted any rubbish on the trains at all.

Most of the trains had seats with upholstery. In particular, the train running between Brienz and Interlaken Ost had plush leather seats that were very comfortable to sit on.

The rest of the trains had seats covered with fabric upholstery, except for one train running between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen which had seats with wooden backing.

But that was just a short 12-minute ride so it wasn’t a big issue. In general, the longer the train ride, the more comfortable the seats will be.

First Class vs Second Class

First Class seats

Second Class seats – not much difference!

I didn’t see any significant difference between First Class and Second Class seats for Swiss trains running within the Jungfrau region.

The only difference, which I saw on the train travelling between Wengen and Grindelwald, was that First Class Seats are partially covered in leather. Other than that, they are basically identical.

Therefore, I do not think it is worth paying the premium for First Class Seats, especially since the rides are so short.

Button Operated Doors

I needed to press a button to open the train doors. The doors remained close even when it reached the station if no one presses the button.

Amenities

I think one of the reasons behind the trains’ cleanliness is because most of them have dustbins. These are located discreetly below small tables on the side.

There are also small power points below the tables, in case you need to charge your devices.

All the trains have ample luggage storage areas.

There are small digital screens indicating the train route.

Gorgeous Views!

And of course, I got to enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful Swiss landscape during my train rides. There were many small villages with beautiful Swiss timber chalets. I also got to see the spectacular trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

How To Use Train Ticket Machines

It is really easy to use the Swiss train ticket machines, which are located at every station. You can check out my detailed article on how to use the train ticket machines in Switzerland.

How To Buy Swiss Train Tickets

The train network in Switzerland is run by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), which is the national train company of Switzerland. I used the Swiss Half Fare Card which allowed me to buy train tickets at half price. You can check out my article on how to buy Swiss train tickets.

Conclusion

I hope this short article has given you an idea of what the Swiss trains travelling within the Jungfrau region are like. I really enjoyed taking the trains because they were very efficient and comfortable. I got to enjoy amazing views of the Swiss landscape during the train rides too. You can refer to the SBB website for more details.

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