Is it necessary to buy tickets in advance for the jungfraujoch excursion?

Question

I will there in late August and I don't want to find tickets sold out.

Answer 1

I don't think it's necessary as there is no ticket sold out this problem. You just need to worry about the opening hours.

Answer 2

You can buy it in advance from Rail Europe. Check out http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes...

If you are going to travel a lot in Switzerland you may want to purchase a Swiss Card. This way the excursion to Jungfraujoch is 1/2 price + you get lots of other perks.

If you choose not to purchase in advance, I would do so as soon as you get to your hotel in Interlaken. The concierge or receptionist can help. Or, if you are staying in a hostel (and there are a couple of good ones in Interlaken) they can help arrange as well. One hostel worth consider is Balmers http://www.balmers.com/

Another bit of trivia is that A "Good Morning Ticket" lets you save the equivalent of US $25 by catching an early train and returning from the Jungfraujoch station by noon. So, take the first train out!

Answer 3

nope, but keep in mind that tickets can be rather expensive. you will be best off if you just stay at a cheap hotel. however, i wouldn't recommend staying in interlaken. maybe gimmelwald (not grindelwald) it is a really nice area!! beautiful wengen is also nice

Answer 4

Just for the train ride? No. I don't even know if they sell them in advance. Do book a hotel ASAP and if you want a tour, that could sell out.