{"id":521,"date":"2024-07-18T02:25:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T02:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreatriplife.com\/?p=521"},"modified":"2024-07-18T02:25:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T02:25:55","slug":"eiger-express-a-must-experience-ride-on-your-jungfrau-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreatriplife.com\/eiger-express-a-must-experience-ride-on-your-jungfrau-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Eiger Express: A Must-Experience Ride on Your Jungfrau Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I’ll introduce the Eiger Express, a gondola you must experience when visiting the Jungfrau region in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those unfamiliar, the Eiger Express is a long gondola offering breathtaking views and significantly reducing travel time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore why this gondola is essential for your Jungfrau adventure and how to ride it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Eiger Express Gondola<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This Gondola connects Grindelwald and the Eiger Glacier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the well-known mountain train to the Jungfrau peak requires multiple transfers and over an hour from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier, the Eiger Express cuts this time to just 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, the scenic ride adds to the fun, making it a must for anyone with a tight schedule or a love for stunning landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hold a Jungfrau Pass, you can enjoy multiple trips up the mountains for trekking or skiing, making the Eiger Express even more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ticket Prices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A round-trip ticket for the Eiger Express costs 64 CHF (around 8-9 USD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you purchase the Jungfrau VIP Pass, you can ride for free, which is perfect for skiers and trekkers who need to ascend frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operating Hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Operating hours: 08:00 – 17:20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Last ascent: 16:45<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Last descent: 17:20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The gondola stops running in the evening as the staff leave, so plan your visit accordingly to avoid missing the last ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How to Ride?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n